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Mysterious bubbling discovered June 13 by the Charlotte- Mecklenburg Utilities Department in Briar Creek near its intersection with Providence Road has developed into a scramble to fix a leak in one of the city’s major water mains. The 54-inch pipe, installed in 1986-87, is one of the major arteries of CMUD’s water supply to the city’s southern half. For perspective, a 60-inch pipe channels water from Lake Norman to the Duke Energy Water Treatment Plant, Step into summer style according to CMUD spokeswoman Erin Culbert. at Marshalls The pipe’s age is least among the factors that could have page 14 caused the leak. Interior pressure changes or shifts in the soil above could have played a role, Culbert explained. The exact cause of the mishap remained a mystery at press time, but its source has been traced to a length of pipe buried 20 feet below Briar Creek and encased in concrete. “It’s one of the more challenging repairs we’ve had to do,” Culbert said, adding that the department has called for outside help to unravel the mystery. “It was important we caught it early, and we did.” Miraculously, the process of lowering the pressure, Regan White/CW photo shutting off the pipe’s backflow and then draining the Dr. Jesse Lieberman wheels in front of Carolinas Rehabilitation where he was a patient five years ago. Recently completing a three-year residency there, targeted segment resulted in no loss of pressure or service he’ll return as a staffer next year. for CMUD’s customers. “That’s the beauty of having such an interconnected system,” Culbert said, explaining the “The difference between a successful person and others is not a lack of system of underground pipes resembles a spider’s web. strength, not a lack of knowledge, but rather a lack of will.” As repairs continue, customers shouldn’t ex­perience ~ Vince Lombardi water-service disruption. A CMUD press release stated his quote from the famed football coach is included in the the project could take more than two weeks. Based on signature of every e-mail 31-year-old physician Jesse Lieberman the depth, location and pipe design, CMUD’s plan is to Crisp offers fresh fare Tsends. A mere footnote to all of his online communications, its install an access point for a person to enter the pipe, assess in Elizabeth sentiment not only inspires Lieberman, it’s what he lives by every day. the problem and make the repair. If an interior repair isn’t page 36 When Carolinas Medical Center’s medical residents graduate on feasible, the alternative is to fully excavate and replace a Saturday, June 21, at The Westin Charlotte, Lieberman, a quadriplegic section of pipe beneath the creek. since 2003, will be front and center. It’s a day he never doubted would During that time, water conservation remains critical News...... 8 come, but an achievement that took more willpower from him than it to keep system flows down and reduce the chance of Education...... 16 did most of his peers. aggravating the pipe problem which, in turn, could lead to Planner...... 24 severe water-service issues. Resisting the urge to overwater Sports...... 26 Full circle on the current weekend day allowed by the county is Arts...... 33 “(My three-year residency) has gone by really fast,” said Lieberman, crucial to minimize the impact of losing a portion of the Culinary...... 36 a physical medicine and rehabilitation resident at CMC’s Carolinas water main capacity. Crossword...... 39 Rehabilitation. “It’s been fun. I’ve learned a lot, had good interactions At press time, two additional leaking water lines were Movies...... 40 with a lot of patients and discovered that I like doing clinical research.” discovered: one along the 1900 block of South Boulevard, Classifieds...... 44 Lieberman’s future is exciting, including a yearlong spinal cord injury the other at the intersection of Selwyn Avenue and fellowship starting in August at the University of Pittsburgh then returning Woodlawn Road.Updates on these developing situations Zone A (more on page 3) can be found online at www.cmutilities.com. q hELEN aDAMS rEALTY

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his life,” she said. “He has never appeared (continued from page 3) Succeed to question his ability to achieve his pre- would not,” Michelle said of her husband. injury life goals, whether professionally or “He doesn’t let his disability get in the way personally. He serves as an inspiration to of things he wants to accomplish. He, everyone that often the only limitations and we as a couple, are paving the way for we have are the ones we impose upon others who choose to take a similar path. ourselves.” Having a disability is a tough thing. Every No limits – it’s how Lieberman lives, BLACKLION’S Semi-Annual day there are thousands of obstacles that what he expects of his patients and what an able-bodied person would never pick he expects of himself. Citing Carolinas up on.” Rehabilitation’s approximately 80 new spinal cord injury patients each year, No limits Lieberman has big plans for growing the Even if they might not be able to center’s reputation and caseload. sympathize, the able-bodied folks around “I plan on doing a lot of spinal cord Lieberman know inspiration – and will­ research on heart disease and (want to) just power – when they see it. help grow our program some more here,” REDRED TAGTAG “I have known Jesse since his injury when he said, admitting that before his accident I had the honor of being his physician at he wanted to specialize in anesthesia, not Carolinas Rehabilitation,” said Dr. William spinal cord injury. “I don’t think it would Bockenek, Carolinas Rehabilitation’s have been nearly as rewarding as this,” he medical director and chairman of CMC’s said. “It definitely has a personal meaning department of physical medicine and more than anything could have before.” rehabilitation. “He takes each life event Lombardi aside, Lieberman admits as a challenge to be overcome, and grows there aren’t any particular words of wisdom stronger with each success. I have the he follows. “I just want to keep doing things utmost respect for him and can truly say and feeling productive,” he said simply. that he is a hero to me and many others.” With his willpower, and the inspiration Jackie LaBarbera, a level 3 physical he leaves in his wake, it’s hard to imagine therapist in Carolinas Rehabilitation’s that his efforts will be met with anything spinal cord injury program, is another but success. q who counts Lieberman a hero. “What has SALESALE always impressed me most about Jesse is Visit www.thehealingfundforjesse.org for BeginsBegins Friday,Friday, his unwavering perseverance and vision for more information. JuneJune 20th!20th! SAVESAVE 10%10% -- 50%50% OffOff LookGreatGreat for the 15% Gifts,Gifts, Off tags! HomeHome AccentsAccents && FurnitureFurniture

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could provide it.” litigants to working with youths in Approaching the benchmark The ABA process examined Char­ the court system, the student body CharlotteLaw makes it or the Southeast region, it was a big lotte­­Law’s library, curriculum, faculty is repaying the investment made by official with ABA approval relief.” and facilities. Clark said that on all investors, Clark said. That relief came as no surprise to counts, the school has succeeded, Filling an unmet demand for law by Jonathan Reed CharlotteLaw Dean Eugene Clark. adding that two former ABA presidents school seats outside of the state [email protected] Clark said the leadership behind on Infilaw’s board helped steer the university system also was crucial to When Adam Bridgers decided to the school has plenty of experience course. encouraging students to stay in the stay in Charlotte to pursue a law building successful, independent law The Char­lotteLaw library is the area after graduation. For those like degree, the North Carolina native took schools. He pointed to Florida Coastal largest of its kind in the area and the Bridgers, who attended University of a risk by enrolling in the inaugural School of Law and Phoenix School of school has opened the doors to this North Carolina at Charlotte before class of the Charlotte School of Law Law, the first two schools started by legal resource to the general public. enrolling at CharlotteLaw, it allows in 2006. The school has grown in the Infilaw Consortium, as others that CharlotteLaw is building a new campus students to build a network in the area reputation and community presence in took advantage of untapped markets. facility as part of the Bryant Park in which they plan to live. the years since, but the real relief for Charlotte, he said, was the largest development at the intersection of Suttle “As an undergrad, I found there was Bridgers and his peers came last week U.S. city without a law school when Avenue and Wilkinson Boulevard; the something attractive about the city. And when the American Bar Association Infilaw set its sights on the Queen City new building will open in August. The when you start looking at the future, approved CharlotteLaw for partial in spring 2005. An increased demand for faculty members are, mostly, former the ultimate goal of going to school is accreditation. in-house attorneys in the corporate world practicing attorneys, which attracts to get a job. Charlotte sticks out as a That means the school’s graduates and the high number of undergraduate students as well, he said. place for opportunity in service jobs,” can sit for the bar exam in any state. degree-holders in the area cemented the The school will undergo an annual Bridgers said. “It would do me more Had the accreditation application fallen decision to set up shop. review, Clark said, until it receives harm than good to leave the area.” through, their choices would have been “Everything we’ve seen in our full accreditation. The benefits to the “If you look at (who) American severely limited, Bridgers said. two years of experience shows those students will remain the same, he society considers successful, there’s “You kind of scratched your head realities were there,” Clark said. added. Charlotte has profited from the a common denominator – they take in the interim and wondered what you “(The inaugural class) made a school as well – more than 120 law risks,” he continued. “This was a would do,” he said, during a break from very brave decision to enroll in an students maintain community service calculated risk, but it paid off. After his internship at local law firm Womble unaccredited program on the faith schedules in addition to the harrowing our first semester, we saw how they’d Carlyle Sandridge & Rice. “For most that it would (happen),” he continued. study schedule. From offering legal set the structure up. Some of those of us looking to stay in North Carolina “We’re happy they waited until we advice to pro se (self-represented) initial fears were alleviated.” q

Challenge preserving childhood. That’s why we partnerships. the former teacher noted. “These (continued from page 8) paint, dance, skip or flop around in the While Thompson originally focused are children who come from at-risk drama lab, a spacious therapy room mud. The sanctity of childhood is easy on preparing children for experiences situations or those who act out their for children with developmental needs to forget.” such as peer pressure and school anxiety, needs and traumas. Without schools and a multipurpose room for family Thompson joins a growing com­mun­ its mission has evolved through the having the knowledge of how to handle functions, graduations, rainy-day play ity of local agencies in west Charlotte years. Now the support services work these individuals, they can be quickly and celebrations. hoping to impact family and child to bolster families and help parents suspended or expelled. Amid the instruction and treatment, development. Thompson already works understand how to handle children’s “There’s been a lot of emphasis on an emphasis remains on allowing these closely with similar early-childhood behavioral problems. She added that getting children ready for the public children to be children. support services, such as SmartStart teachers sometimes need to be aware of school experience,” she continued. “We always worry about preparing (which operates in Mecklenburg, how to handle children with behavioral Thompson’s goal is to ensure that “not children for what comes next,” Union and Cabarrus counties) and disorders or special needs. only will the children be ready for Amendum said. “But we also need South Carolina’s First Steps. Amendum “Children with special needs are a schools, but the schools will be ready to ensure their daily quality of life by said the plan is to expand community growing issue in pre-K classrooms,” for all children. That’s a tall order.” q

Page 10 • Charlotte Weekly • June 20-26, 2008 www.thecharlotteweekly.com News News briefs Big brother for your engine block Volunteers needed for Special New technology may end meant to tell authorities about the new service as Olympics event well as appeal to consumers. Special Olympics North Carolina is high-speed chases “During the development phase, we discussed calling for more than 600 volunteers by Glenn Morrow the safety of it with police,” he said. “They told us for the 2008 Midsummer Tournament [email protected] we’d covered all the bases they could see.” July 18-20 in Raleigh and Cary. More As a reward for shedding 150 pounds in Before any vehicle is slowed, authorities must than 700 athletes from 59 county-based slightly more than a year, Phoenix na- This September, General Motors Corp.- confirm they have it in sight, Williams said. To programs statewide are expected. The tive Karen Daniel ventured east to Char- subsidiary OnStar hopes to put a dent in help police confirm they’ve got the right vehicle, Midsummer Tournament will feature lotte’s U.S. National Whitewater Center the 30,000 high-speed police chases – and an initial signal will be sent to activate the car’s competitions in bowling, equestrian last week. The 49-year-old battled obe- subsequent 300 fatalities – that occur each year. four-way blinkers. events and tennis. Opening Ceremonies sity her entire life before hiring a per- The subscription-based service plans to equip “Not only that,” Williams added, “but the begin at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, July 18, at sonal trainer and sticking to an exercise approximately 1.6 million select 2009 model GM steering wheel and brakes will remain operational, and diet regimen. Her trainer, an avid J.S. Dorton Arena in Raleigh. vehicles with a new feature called Stolen Vehicle kayaker, recommended the Whitewater allowing the driver to safely guide the vehicle to Volunteers are needed for posi­tions Center as a vacation destination to re- Slowdown. a stop. Hopefully we’ll be preventing high-speed such as announcers, field assis­tants, ward her weight loss. Daniel noted the Subscribers can request assistance from the chases before they even begin.” athlete escorts and results coordin­ators. trip with her two daughters and hus- upgrade to OnStar’s established Stolen Vehicle Though OnStar can’t retrofit current models Group sign-ups – businesses, churches or band was the first they’d ever planned Location Assistance feature after filing a police with the feature, it is intended to become a youth groups – are encouraged. Volunteers around physical activity. report identifying their vehicle as stolen. SVS basic element of the OnStar service, available under the age of 14 must register as a members are expected to contribute to works similar to Remote Door Unlock, another at no additional cost to subscribers. In addition, cheer team volunteer and can cheer the KCB projects an average two to three OnStar remote-access feature. Using GPS subscribers can opt out of activating the athletes to victory from the stands at the hours per month. These primarily technology to locate the stolen vehicle, OnStar feature. tournament. include developing and participating then provides that information to authorities and Williams acknowledged the possibility that the All volunteers will receive a free in community improvement activities, awaits confirmation that it’s safe to send a signal time needed to file a police report and request T-shirt and position-specific training. neighborhood cleanups and anti-litter to disable the vehicle. SVS assistance may give informed car thieves To sign up, call the Special Olympics communication. Board members also “When the vehicle receives the signal, it enough time to disable the vehicle’s system. volunteer hot line at 800-843-6276 hold a monthly lunch meeting. disables the engine so smoothly, you wouldn’t But knowing the system’s in place could be a (choose option 4) or visit www.sonc.net. The board will accept applications even notice unless you were gunning the deterrent, he added. until the positions are full. These can throttle,” said Brad Williams, OnStar’s service “The system’s also going to be in different Citizens sought for Keep Charlotte be obtained through the City Clerk’s line manager for security systems. places on different vehicles,” he said. “If Beautiful office, 704-336-7494, or by visiting OnStar visited Charlotte June 17 as part of someone’s thinking about stealing a car, I want Keep Charlotte Beautiful, one www.charmeck.org and following the a national tour to showcase the new service and them to look at our vehicles and think it’s not of the nation’s oldest Keep America links from “Clerk” to “Boards and allow people to drive a test vehicle. Williams worth the trouble or risk. I’m confident we’re Beautiful affiliates, wants to bolster Commissions” to “Application Form.” said he doesn’t expect law enforcement and going to prevent some thefts and save some its advisory board and is taking For more information, call Wendy other emergency personnel will be aware of the lives.” q applications from city residents. Board Gigante at 704-336-4211. q relatively new technology, but the demo tour is

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Calling all cream-of-the-crop moms Charlotte Weekly and WBT partner to bring the Milk Mustache Mobile Tour milk?” prizes, hear exercise advice from Curves fitness city’s Hometown Hero to experts and speak with a local registered dietitian newsprint. Each week in searches for ‘chief health officer,’ about the importance of milk and nutrition. this section, you’ll find promotes nutrition The Milk Mustache Mobile Tour makes four recognition of a community stops: by Lindsay Ruebens hero identified by News Talk 1110 WBT in weeks [email protected] • Saturday, June 21, 5:15-7:15 p.m. at the prior. We’re proud of these standout citizens and Charlotte Knights home baseball game, Fort Mill, honored to share their stories. The Milk Mustache Mobile Tour will roll into S.C.; Charlotte Saturday through Tuesday, June 21-24, in • Sunday, June 22, 10 a.m.-noon, at Harris This week’s Hometown Hero is Jonathan Putnam of search of Charlotte’s “Chief Health Officer” and to Teeter, Matthews Festival, 1811 Matthews Township Charlotte. educate families about nutrition. At the tour stops, Parkway; Putnam’s mother, Rosa, died of ovarian area residents can nominate mothers as the ideal • Monday, June 23, 11 a.m.-2 p.m., at Discovery cancer in February 2007. Last year, he “Chief Health Officer” by recording a 30-second Place, 301 N. Tryon St.; and remembered her by volunteering to spearhead video. • Tuesday, June 24, 5-7 p.m., at Lowes Food Store, building a ramp for an elderly family through “We need them to tell us why their mom is the 11124 Renaissance Drive. the Carolina Cross Connection. Coincidentally, greatest mom in the world, how she keeps them For more information, visit www.whymilk.com. q Putnam learned the woman receiving the ramp healthy and fit and how she incorporates low-fat milk was a cancer survivor. into their diet,” said Julie Curry, a “got milk?” Reminded of his mother, the experience representative. touched Putnam and inspired him to continue One lucky mom will be crowned Char­lotte’s helping by doing even more this year. ­­A Jonathan Putnam “Chief Health Officer” and will be eligible for the musician, Putnam was moved by the full-circle title of America’s “Chief Health Officer,” and her experience to write a song in tribute to his mother. It also inspired own Milk Mustache advertisement. Moms also him to organize a benefit to raise money for cancer survivors. The can be entered into the “Chief Health Officer” Frills for Teal fundraiser benefits Rosa’s Ramps, a fund started in $100,000-prize sweepstakes. honor of Putnam’s mother. Proceeds from the benefit were donated “Our ‘Chief Health Officer’ theme is a great to Carolina Cross Connection to build ramps and handicap-accessible way to recognize and reward Mom for all she home adaptations for cancer survivors and those currently battling the does in the family,” Curry said. “About 60 percent disease. Rosa’s Ramps gives people the opportunity to live their lives to of Charlotte kids are overweight or obese. Since the fullest while battling and/or recovering from cancer. moms have the role as gatekeeper to health and For his encouraging efforts on behalf of the cancer community, nutrition, we look forward to helping those moms Putnam is this week’s WBT Hometown Hero. who take on that role.” For more information, visit http://carolinacrossconnection.org. Families also will have the opportunity to Also sponsored by: pose for Milk Mustache photographs, taste low- Nominate a mom you know to be America’s “Chief Health fat and fat-free milk from local dairies, win “got Officer.”

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Retailer to expand shoe selection nationwide by Regan White [email protected]

Shoe lovers have reason to rejoice as Marshalls has announced it will be adding 5,000-square-foot Shoe MegaShops to its stores.

Family footwear “We’d always carried shoes for the Rendering courtesy of Marshalls whole family. They were doing so well, we By the close of 2008, three quarters of Mar- realized we were onto something,” said shalls stores nationwide will be converted to Amy Cafazzo, style expert for Marshalls. include 5,000-square-foot Shoe MegaShop “We started (the Shoe MegaShop departments featuring thousands of shoes in a more shopper-friendly layout. concept) with a few select stores and it really took off.” go out into the market and buy four Cafazzo said by the end of the year three times a year for every major season,” quarters of Marshalls stores nationwide, Cafazzo explained. “Our buyers are more than 750 total, are expected to be out there 40 weeks a year in more than converted to the new format. 60 countries. They’re out there all the In addition to a larger, dedicated time and buy a lot of merchandise space with an expanded collection of directly from vendors and designers at several thousand pairs of shoes, each the last minute.” Marshalls Shoe MegaShop features Additionally, Marshalls’ store model a more user-friendly layout. “The way allows buyers to purchase whatever lots it used to be, we had these tall racks are available and spread them throughout you couldn’t see over,” Cafazzo said. different stores. “We’ve got amazing “This is much easier to shop with a buying power,” Cafazzo said. “We have sample shoe on top and sizes located more than 750 stores and no two stores underneath along with clearance racks are alike. If we have a hot Italian designer when there’s only one or two shoes left with only 500 shoes available, we can buy in each style. The displays are much those shoes and put them in a few stores lower and accessible.” and get another great batch of shoes for In Charlotte, four of Marshalls’ seven the next batch of stores. stores have been converted to the concept “A regular department store wouldn’t in the last few months. The company’s be able to do that. We can buy as few or eighth Charlotte-area store will move into as many as we want, (that way) we can midtown in August at the Metropolitan play with the buys.” Plaza, 1055 Metropolitan Ave. She noted that most of the time the So far, consumer reaction to the company can buy enough of each item, Shoe MegaShop concept has been but when it can’t, stores receive inventory overwhelmingly positive. “I’ve actually on a rotating basis, meaning each store’s heard people squeal when they walk inventory is updated weekly and differs into the store. You can hear it from the from store to store. moment they walk in,” Cafazzo said. “It’s a treasure hunt, really,” Cafazzo said, adding that Marshalls is a constant In-season styles, discount pricing favorite among consumers, not just during Selection aside, Marshalls has won over lean economic times. “If you can buy the a number of dedicated devotees through same merchandise for less money, why its ability to offer in-season and designer wouldn’t you?” she said. q styles for 20 percent to 60 percent less than retail prices. Cafazzo said there are For more information or to find a number of reasons behind the brand’s the closest Marshalls store, visit www. low prices. marshallsonline.com. “Most department store buyers

These shoes were made for summer To promote its revamped shoe “shoe”). department and focus on the latest “Extremely edgy heels are in – trends in fabulous footwear, Marshalls anything from extreme stilettos or partnered with Shoetube.tv to talk extreme wedges, anything that’s funky,” about all things with sole. In order to Xu said, adding that it’s not just about maximize your footwear funds, follow structure. “Something that’s definitely these fashion trend tips from Shoetube. in for summer is the trend of citrus tv host Yue Xu (fittingly pronounced colors – bright orange, bright yellow,

Page 14 • Charlotte Weekly • June 20-26, 2008 www.thecharlotteweekly.com Community Photos courtesy of Marshalls From funky heels and accentuated wedges to citrus colors and strappy sandals in metallics, this season’s shoes are all about making a summer statement. vibrant lime green. I think of Skittles or Starbursts.” Flats also remain a refreshingly comfortable trend but are edgier this summer. “We’re seeing flats that are more drastic than last year, featuring metallics, patent leather, citrus colors or extreme designs,” Xu said. “It’s in line with this trend of wearable art.” Embellishments also can be found on flip-flops in the form of big buckles, large metal adornments and rhinestones. “Anything that screams ‘bling’ is so in this summer,” Xu said. Xu said that strappy sandals, particularly in gladiator styles, are very popular but should be avoided by shorter women. “If you have shorter legs, stay clear of straps around the ankles,” she said. A sure bet for universal good looks? “Flats,” Xu said. “I’ve seen so many body types wear them, I’d say that’s the one shoe you can’t go wrong with.” Xu added that flats also offer more bang for consumers’ bucks since they can be worn in cooler temperatures, carrying over into more than one season. She also underscored that women shouldn’t get “Carried” away by what she calls the “Sex and the City” trend. “It’s a common misconception that we have to spend more to get the style we want because we live in a culture right now that (sees) Carrie spend $400 to $600 for a pair of Manolo Blahniks. For the normal, everyday woman, it’s all about getting the look for less.” Xu recommends that women weed out their shoe collection every three months. “If you haven’t worn a shoe in three months, you’re probably not going to wear it again,” she said. “Either sell it on eBay or donate it to Soles4Souls for people in need.” And when deciding on a shoe – whatever the season – Xu said it’s best to step out of the closet comfort zone occasionally. “I encourage everyone to buy a pair of shoes that’s not in their so-called comfort zone,” she said. “Buy (them) and wear them. I swear they will open your eyes to a whole new world of shoes.” q

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Local radio personality and her brothers, Harry, 6, and Joe, 3. wife share joys, struggles But her ability to keep up is limited by global developmental disabilities, of parenthood a term frequently used when there is by Erica Parkerson no concrete explanation for lacking [email protected] developmental advancements or a WBT 1110 AM’s loyal listeners specific diagnosis. Julia cannot talk, know a lot about Jeff Katz. walk or use the bathroom without They know he’s a Philadelphia assistance. native who worked as a police “She’s 5 years old and she’s function­ officer before trading his badge ing in many ways as a 14-month-old,” for a microphone. They know he’s Jeff said. politically conservative. And they To boost Julia’s progress, her know that when they tune in to his parents have enlisted neurologists, Bobby Cochran/CW photos radio show each weekday from 3 to developmental pediatricians, and The Katz family, from left, Julia, Jeff, Joe, Heidi and Harry. 6 p.m., the award-winning host will speech, occupational and physical speak passionately about everything therapists. She regularly undergoes educational setting that provides milestones on or ahead of schedule. from going green to tax cuts. brain scans, genetic tests and high-quality programs for children But soon after Julia was born, the But what they might not know about evaluations. with developmental disabilities. It’s a couple noticed she was different. is his 5-year-old daughter, Julia. “Julia has seen more doctors in her facility her parents say is vital to her “It became clear pretty quickly A bubbly, affectionate child who’s five years than I’ve seen in my 43,” progress and cheerfulness. she wasn’t doing the same things at crazy about Cookie Monster and loves Katz said. the same times that Harry was,” Jeff rock ‘n’ roll – especially the Beatles – In addition to specialists, Julia Discovering Julia’s disabilities said. At first, the couple believed their Julia enjoys swimming at the Jewish is enrolled in uptown Charlotte’s The Katzes’ first child, Harry, daughter was simply developing at Community Center and playing with LifeSpan Circle School, an inclusive reached all of his developmental her own pace, and Julia’s pediatrician

Page 16 • Charlotte Weekly • June 20-26, 2008 www.thecharlotteweekly.com Education assured them some children develop their unborn child also could be The dedication and love we have abilities a chance to interact with and more slowly than others. “We disabled and suggested they consider experienced with LifeSpan staff is learn from each other. She added that just thought she (had) her own an abortion, the couple refused. beyond compare,” he added. Julia’s teachers are in the trenches timetable.” “For us, it’s not really an option to The school specifically targets daily, feeding, toilet-training and But when Julia couldn’t turn begin with,” Jeff said. “But at the same child­ren from 6 weeks to 6 years keeping the children safe, all while over by her first birthday, they knew time, you’re just being bombarded old using certified teachers and maintaining smiles. something was wrong. At that time, with all this stuff.” highly trained assistants to facilitate “It’s inspirational to someone like tests revealed Julia had physical Joe, now 3 years old, was born students’ learning. As children me who wonders, ‘How am I going to characteristics consistent with certain healthy. progress through LifeSpan’s pre­ get through this?’” she said. “They do syndromes but none fit her entirely, school program, they’re exposed to it every day with 10 children.” Jeff explained. There was and is no Life at LifeSpan other children with varying degrees of Julia’s classroom showcases the official diagnosis – no insurance In 2006, the Katzes enrolled their ability, including typically developing potential of all people, she added. code. daughter at LifeSpan Circle School on children. “The kids with Down syndrome help “When Julia was born, she looked Graham Street. LifeSpan believes all “It’s a beautiful mix (of) children the kids who are more disabled,” like any other child,” Heidi said. “It children, regardless of ability, should helping children,” said Jeff. “It’s so she explained. “They’re the teachers’ really took us by surprise. It took a learn together. heartwarming to see some of the more helpers.” long time to realize the extent of her Although Julia’s time with LifeSpan severely disabled kids getting help LifeSpan’s typically developing disabilities.” is nearing an end – in August she from those with lesser disabilities or child­ren learn alongside their Jeff feared Julia was mentally will enroll in Charlotte-Mecklenburg no disabilities at all.” disabled friends. “They’re playing and retarded, as his aunt had been. “I Schools Metro School for students Jeff is a strong supporter of such having fun,” Jeff said. “I think they’re don’t know if either one of us would with disabilities since LifeSpan missions. Before moving to the South, becoming sensitive and concerned have admitted it to each other at that Circle School’s enrollment ends when Jeff was appointed to the California about kids who don’t have the same point, but I think we were probably students start kindergarten – the State Council of Developmental skill levels that they do.” both scared,” he said. Katzes say they’re grateful for the Disabilities. Now, the popular radio In class, Julia responds most Learning everything about Julia’s foundation it’s provided. host sits on LifeSpan’s Board of strongly to music and interaction with condition at once, however, “would “The mission of LifeSpan is Visitors, raising awareness about other children. “She loves contact have been like dumping a load of transforming the lives of children and children like his daughter. with people and that stimulates her bricks on me,” Heidi admitted. “Julia’s adults with disabilities,” Jeff said. “It’s “They desperately need (people) educational activities,” said Jeff. like a ball of yarn, which unravels about giving them the opportunity to to stand up and advocate on their “I think what we have valued so slowly.” live their lives as fully as possible, as behalf,” he explained. much ... has been the total dedication As they learned more about their freely as possible. Heidi said LifeSpan would have no of the staff. ... They celebrated each daughter’s health, the Katzes were “Most helpful to us has been the shortage of advocates if people saw and every achievement that Julia surprised to learn Heidi was pregnant. tremendous insight on educational the program in action. It’s inclusive made and that further inspired us.” Although a geneticist warned that and therapeutic options for Julia. atmosphere gives children of all (more on page 18)

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Katz Jewish Community Center, as well. do it, the better you get at it.” (continued from page 17) Swimming at the JCC is the highlight At her happiest, Julia is smiling, of her week, thanks to a staffer who bouncing and clapping. When she Turning to a faith community encouraged Heidi and her daughter wants her parents to speak or sing, Heidi advises parents of children to take the plunge as they watched she moves her hands to her mouth and with disabilities not to go it alone. Harry and Joe swim. cocks her head, indicating that one “You’re not in it alone,” she said. “Ask And while she loves the water, she’s day, she may be able to communicate for help. There are people who will also clear about what she doesn’t like. with sign language. guide you through the process who “There’s certain things she likes, and are caring and kind.” there’s certain things she doesn’t Looking to the future Such help can be found in like, and you will know very quickly Although the Katzes once dreamed Charlotte’s faith community, she which one you’ve gotten to,” Jeff said, of traveling and retiring in Ireland, said. Every Sunday, Julia spends an laughing. they now know those plans may not hour playing with teenagers from be feasible. the Jewish-based Friendship Circle, Looking at what is “Julia will probably be with us as a project that helps children with It’s difficult to see healthy 5-year- long as we’re around,” Jeff said. special needs, sponsored by Chabad old girls playing, Heidi said. “When At times, it’s a daunting thought, Lubavitch of the Carolinas and I’m in my own world, I don’t see what so the couple takes life one day at a Congregation Ohr HaTorah, 6619 I miss,” she explained. But you can’t time. Sardis Road. dwell on “what could have been, you “Sometimes, if you think about your They’re not stereotypical teenagers, have to look at what is.” life 10 years down the road, it seems “locked in their rooms listening to As for her, “what is” Heidi says really overwhelming,” Heidi said. But music you don’t like and plotting she’s blessed with a child who takes she also is constantly reminded what Five-year-old Julia Katz enjoys swimming, ­music and spending time with her family. She things you don’t want them to do,” Jeff pleasure in a simple breeze, or a a blessing Julia has been to her and also takes great delight in her school, LifeSpan said. “These kids … are on the right “delicious piece of chocolate cake,” her family. Circle School, an educational setting for chil- page. They’re giving up their time to and a child who’s given her a new Two years ago, her big brother dren with developmental disabilities. hang out with a very small child who appreciation of life. Of course, there witnessed Julia stand alone for the said. “It was like he had discovered has disabilities.” are challenges associated with Julia’s first time as she pulled herself up on treasure.” Julia repays them with affection. day-to-day care, from navigating a hope chest to watch her favorite In his daughter, he said, he sees “Julia’s never going to be able to say baseball games and grocery stores program, “Jack’s Big Music Show.” An the “face of God.” “With no words thank you,” Jeff explained. “But she with a wheelchair to ensuring Julia amazed Harry nearly lost his breath at all, and with very limited mobility, gives kisses and hugs and she’s got can escape quickly from fire ants in as he ran to deliver the news to his she’s touched more people in a more smiles.” the backyard. parents. positive way than I (ever will).” q She bestows those kisses at the However, she added, “the more you “He was as happy as we were,” Jeff

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Because many join gangs One goal: Stop gangs before and into their early teens, Gang of One supports Community organizations preemptively. Gang of One, established alternative programs for support summertime in 2004, is the Charlotte-Mecklenburg youths during the school Police Department prevention and year and summer using activities that stanch intervention program helping students primarily state and federal gang involvement stay away from gangs and working to get funds. by Anna Dykema others out before it’s too late. Both programs target [email protected] Two major initiatives are No Easy middle school students. Some say “ignorance is bliss,” but Walk, led by Gang of One and Survivor “When a child is 6 to 10 when it comes to gang violence, nothing Copperhead Island, a five-day, day camp years (old), they’re familiar could be further from the truth. No in the Steele Creek area manned by the with gangs and they can CW file photos longer limited to our biggest cities, gangs CMPD, Steele Creek Youth Network name them,” Cook said. Gang of One staffer Fran Cook aims to boost summertime are making an impact across the country, and Mecklenburg County Park and “When they’re 11 years to and community gang prevention programs. including in the Queen City. Although Recreation. Though Gang of One 13, they’re making decisions their presence is a bitter pill to swallow doesn’t fund the Copperhead Island to join them. By 14 to 16 years, they are Since its inception in 2004, Gang of for many Charlotteans, it’s a reality that camp, it does recommend participants. (typically) either in (a gang) or they are One’s hotline has received more than must be addressed to successfully make Fran Cook, Gang of One’s only full- out. 2,000 phone calls – nearly 500 last headway against gangs. time staffer, outlined for Charlotte “Gangs here in Charlotte are still year alone – from concerned adults A recent report by the North Carolina Weekly the program’s strategy to keep fairly new and a new kind of hybrid,” and teens seeking advice or keeping the Governor’s Crime Commission esti­ kids off the streets during summer’s Cook said, referring to gang members’ organization informed. Gang of One’s mates there are 14,500 gang members lackadaisical days, when teens often fall various nationalities and backgrounds. initial strategy also has shifted outward statewide and 82 percent of the state’s victim to gangs’ persuasive promises of “We’ve got a great opportunity as a from an in-school focus, as it puts its jurisdictions have gang-related activity. unity and the ensuing path toward self- community to intervene before they preventative feelers out into the city. Locally, reports speculate that the destruction that can result. have more power and more control.” “Now we’re beginning to focus on Queen City is plagued by 150 gangs Cook prefaced the conversation by From the public’s response, it seems summertime and community-based with 1,800 members – bad news for the saying the majority of Charlotte’s crimes more and more community members programs,” Cook said. “We really want to city’s new police chief, Rodney Monroe, are committed by people not associated are ready to nip gang activity in the begin to get together with the community who many hope will halt recent waves with gangs, but added the presence of bud. Cook said through services such and talk about what is happening that’s of gang activity and crimes. gangs is real. She said that Gang of as Gang of One’s 24-hour hotline, the good and bad, and how we can build on But there’s a bright side. One’s estimate of 1,800 local members community is becoming increasingly the good and leverage (the support) we Monroe has come to a department may be low, since many members are involved in monitoring and reporting have now for the future.” that’s already tackling gangs, often unidentified. gang activity. (more on page 22)

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Gang after-school and summer programs. Importance is placed on real, hands- present at various workshops, meetings (continued from page 20) Its mission revolves around uniting on practical challenges that develop and conferences. Martin Luther King, Jr. Middle School qualities of character and compassion. After strategically planning with and Bishop Spaugh Community The trusting personal relationships Who can participate in NEW? local leaders, Gang of One also is ready Academy students with local agencies developed through NEW are a critical Enrollment is dependent on the to begin campaigns in late summer in and 180 peer leaders to provide positive link to the creation of a positive school (individual) middle school and its what it has determined are Charlotte’s alternatives to gangs. Primary funding environment and future success for schedule and needs. Every school is high-priority neighborhoods. The game comes from Gang of One different. The goal is to plan includes Cook’s vision of a kind of and its partners, as well as take a group of students public forum at monthly neighborhood grants and donations. – usually around 80 – meetings. Program coordinator and convert them into a “It’s important that we hear from the John Concel­man explains strong, social-networking community about their priorities and why NEW is a productive team (and then) use them concerns. There are already community addition to Charlotte’s for school, community groups in place, so we’re not going to schools and community. and national projects that reinvent the wheel, just reinvigorate the make a positive difference wheel,” she said. Why is No Easy Walk affecting the whole school To alert Charlotteans about gang important for Charlotte? environment. The actual prevention programs, Charlotte Weekly Many urban teens are No Easy Walk program spoke with coordinators from No Easy associated with gangs. works with the students Walk and Survivor Copperhead Island; If they’re not already a during the school day, with highlights of these conversations are member of a gang, they’re current expansion into below. being challenged to join after-school and summer one. NEW provides months. No Easy Walk students with the tools and ability to NEW students. Founded in 2006, No Easy Walk is manage their feelings, thoughts and How do Gang of One and Charlotte- Describe the typical participant. a 36-hour peer-leadership, outdoor- behavior in a positive way, regardless of Mecklenburg Schools support NEW? The typical participant is a middle challenge program that teaches middle- the circumstances. Gang of One has underwritten the school student who has the potential schoolers how to resist gangs. Through (It’s) designed to be educational, program (and is the) main funder and to become a positive member of society intense team-building activities and challenging, impactful and fun. … NEW one of the main stakeholders. Since this but who may not be reaching his or her lessons on social responsibility, No Easy provides opportunities for (students) is a program designed within the schools, full potential. We try to avoid including Walk helps reshape more than 1,200 to discover their inner capabilities, the CMS board is still relatively unaware students we feel are already involved in youths by encouraging healthy living and empowering (them to) positive decision- of our program and outcomes. This is gang activities. We’re currently writing positive relationships through in-school, making. changing as we build more support and a … curriculum for students we feel are

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Page 22 • Charlotte Weekly • June 20-26, 2008 www.thecharlotteweekly.com Education currently involved. at-risk youths with day camps intended risk factors that many of our youths Why is Survivor Copperhead Island … Some are more susceptible than to increase the campers’ sense of belong­ experience each day in their homes, important for at-risk kids? others. Kids living around the dangers ing and capability, and provide them with neighborhoods and schools. SCI provides a safe, positive are more likely to succumb to the positive role models, namely CMPD In order for Charlotte youth to stay alternative to youth and gang violence pressures if they aren’t involved in a police officers and Mecklenburg County clear of gangs and youth violence, the during the summer. SCI focuses on positive group. I see the signs every day Park and Recreation specialists. entire Charlotte community … must building leaders out of at-risk boys and in the schools. The problem has the The camp began in 2006 with two collaborate to reach out to our youth girls who tend to be followers in their potential to grow faster than it (can) be sessions. The Steele Creek Youth and make sure they have the necessary neighborhoods and schools. The camp stopped. We must prevent it before it Network secures funding through resources for them to be successful and partners the youth with mentors who starts; that’s why No Easy Walk focuses grants and private donations, and to make the right choices. … Parents build personal relationships with each on the middle school population. subsidizes $150 of the $175 per-camper must take a more active role in the growth of the campers; thus, the campers leave cost. The campers, primarily CMS and development of their children – SCI knowing they have someone who What should the community know African-American and Latino students, youth are craving more quality time cares for them even if the rest of the about supporting gang-prevention pay the remaining $25. with their parents, and some parents are world seems to be against them. programs? This summer each of the four camp absent and not available to their kids. At SCI, the youth will most likely Charlotte needs to understand this is sessions – June 23-27, July 7-11, July Charlotte youth are at risk every day participate in outdoor activities a community problem and a community 21-25 and August 11-15 – has room of getting involved in … gang violence; they’ve never experienced before (such effort is needed if a decrease in gang for 10 students. Other participants hail however, a high percentage of Charlotte as) swimming, wilderness survival, activity is going to happen. Strong from Steele Creek Youth Network’s youth make good choices and they don’t backpacking, hiking, camping, cooking partnerships need to be formed and partner organizations and weekend wind up in gangs or involved in criminal outdoors, campfire construction, money needs to be allocated. Everybody programs. activity. fishing, orienteering, kayaking, ropes plays a role in the solution. Those who CMPD officer Lisa Speas explained courses and team-building activities. In look the other way will eventually be why Survivor Copperhead Island is well Is summer particularly chal­leng­ing addition, discussions about preventing impacted. Parents and community equipped to take a bite out of youth- for keeping potential gang members youth violence take place throughout partners need a desire to be part of the gang involvement. out of trouble? the course of the camp. q solution and they need to be educated. The summer adds some challenges This is not to say the community or How prevalent are gangs in (since) many young people stay at home A few openings remain for Survivor parents don’t know what’s going on, Charlotte? … without adult supervision. They Copperhead Island camps in July and it’s just things are changing every day, Charlotte gangs tend to be non- get bored, and a small percentage will August. For enrollment information, and we must keep updated on these traditional or neighborhood gangs. A unfortunately get involved in youth contact Speas at [email protected] or call developments. small percentage of Charlotte youth violence or gang membership simply 704-336-8360. For more information are involved in gang activity; however, because they’re looking for excitement about Gang of One, call 704-432-GANG Survivor Copperhead Island the number of gang members continues or something to do. (4264) or send an e-mail to gangofone@ Survivor Copperhead Island targets to increase because of the negative cmpd.org.

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BENEFITS ily Chiropractic is offering a free, $300 chiropractic program. impairments at Queens University on Wednesdays, The Voice of Michigan Goodwill Tour consultation to food donors. Food donations 6201 Sample Road beginning June 18. Volunteers are needed to work Saturday, June 21, 7:30 p.m. needed include soup, bread, evaporated milk, muf- Call 704-992-1550 for more information. with children and assist with classes. The Michigan-based, 40-voice choral ensemble fin mix, cans of meat, fruit, beans, peanut butter, For more information, to register for classes or to will make a local stop during its 2008 Southeast crackers, 46-ounce cans of fruit juice and candy. Abundant Life Center’s Family Fun Day volunteer, visit www.allegrofoundation.net or call Goodwill Tour. While here, the ensemble, directed 3419 Torringdon Ave. Saturday, June 28, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Deanna Carvalho at 704-412-5229. by Carolyn Lalas, a graduate of the school of music For details or to set up an appointment to drop off Enjoy a day of family entertainment at the Abun- at Northern Michigan University, will donate 100 food, call 704-544-8881 or e-mail Brook Maybach at dant Life Center’s Family Fun Day, a kid-friendly EVENTS percent of proceeds to Matthews United Method- [email protected]. event that includes pony rides, inflatable stations, Daniel Stowe’s ‘Summer Solstice Celebration’ ist Church’s Youth Music Ministries program. The games, a petting zoo, a prize-winning raffle, Bible- Friday, June 20, 5:30-9:30 p.m. 33-year-old group, comprised of 40 singers, some Charlotte Charity Horse Show based children’s entertainment and refreshments. Celebrate the official start of summer at Daniel with more than 30 years experience, has donated Thursday-Saturday, June 26-28; evening perfor- All proceeds benefit the Abundant Life Center. Stowe Botanical Garden with this special family past profits to charitable projects, including Queen mances start at 6 p.m., Saturday morning’s session Abundant Life Center Church, event. Learn what a solstice is and some of the Elizabeth’s Save the Children Fund, restoring a starts at 9 a.m. 3321 Matthews Mint Hill Road, Matthews traditions that pay homage to it. Activities include church in Wales and hosting a concert for Hurricane Join the festivities at Latta Plantation Park Eques- For a complete schedule of activities, call family-oriented science projects, potting a verbena Katrina victims. trian Center’s 16th annual Charlotte Charity Horse 704-847-3445 or visit www.abundantlife4me.com. plant to take home, weaving a Bohemian grass or 801 S. Trade St. Show, sponsored by Cook’s Memorial Presbyterian Admission: free flower garland, enjoying strawberry snacks and re- Cost: A $15 ticket donation is encouraged. Church, where spectators can watch more than 200 leasing beneficial ladybugs into the garden. Visitors For more information or to reserve tickets, call horses and their riders, representing five southeast- Second annual Marine Mud Challenge will have the chance to take home some ladybugs to 704-815-1915. ern states, compete in various equestrian events. Saturday, Aug. 2, 7 a.m. benefit their own gardens. The show also will feature more than 100 classes for The annual Marine Mud Challenge, hosted by 6500 S. New Hope Road, Belmont Zitel Family Chiropractic food drive American Saddlebred horses, Standardbreds and Belmont Abbey College, invites teams of four to Cost: General garden admission applies (Adults, $10; Monday, June 23, though Friday, June 27, Hackney ponies with prize money offered during run in a challenging 4-mile on-off-road course lined seniors 60+, $9; children 4-12, $5; and members, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. evening performances. In addition, the show in- with more than 25 obstacles. The final challenge free) Zitel Family Chiropractic is partnering with Meck- cludes an equitation and academy-rider division and is a 700-foot mud pit through which participants Visit www.dsbg.org or call 704-829-1252 for more lenburg Community Resources for its fourth annual several fun events such as Stick Horse, Ride-A-Buck have to navigate. Marines will be in attendance to information. Loaves and Fishes food drive. All proceeds support and costume classes. Available concessions include motivate runners. All event proceeds will support Mecklenburg County’s efforts to clothe and feed barbecue, hamburgers and hot dogs. The event’s combat-injured Marines, sailors and their families. Southern Region Awards CFA Cat Show residents in need. As a special thank you, Zitel Fam- proceeds benefit the Cook’s Missions Ministries Belmont Abbey College, 100 Belmont-Mt. Holly Saturday-Sunday, June 21-22, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Road, Belmont. Pedigreed championship cats and kittens set to Cost: $15-$25 per person compete at “Southern Stars” include Persians, Maine For race details, contact Aaron Harper at Coons, Siameses, Rag Dolls, Oriental short hairs, Sph- 919-272-4461 or [email protected]. ynx, Abyssinians and Ocicats. The event will feature Visit www.marinemudrun.eventbrite.com for more cat owner and audience interactions, kittens for information. sale and a chance to watch Cat Fanciers’ Association judges in action. Awards include first-, second- and British Soccer Camp third-best show cats; best and second-best color class Monday-Friday, Aug. 4-8, 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. awards; and best and second-best breed awards. All The largest soccer camp company in the United championship, premiership, and registered kitten States, Challenger Sports, has been invited to host entries will be scored for CFA national and regional one of its British Soccer Training Camps in Mecklen- awards. Founded in 1906, CFA is the world’s largest 7HPUHM[LYZOPUNSLZ burg County with the park and recreation depart- registry of pedigreed cats, with affiliated clubs ment. The camp offers a daily regimen of foot-skill producing more than 325 shows a year. development, technical and tactical practices and Tickets can be purchased at the gate. PZZLYPV\ZWHPU daily tournament-style plays. Each child will be Charlotte Merchandise Mart, 2500 E. Independence coached by a member of Challenger’s British coach- Blvd. ing staff. One of the camp’s features, Camp World Cost: $7 adults, $3 children under age 12. Cup, is a daily tournament that teaches players For more information, call Cain Haley at about life, customs and traditions of other countries. 828-787-1955. The campers are asked to create cheers, bring flags, dress up and learn about the country they represent. American Guild of Organists summer series Participants also will learn lessons on teamwork, This year the Charlotte chapter of the American sportsmanship, self-discipline and health and nutri- Guild of Organist celebrates its 30th season of sum- tion. Challenger will hold more than 1,800 British mer recitals. In honor of its longevity, the chapter Join our clinical research study soccer camps this summer and will coach more than will host musical concerts throughout June, July and 90,000 players between the ages of 3 and 18. Each August. and help us find serious treatments. camper will receive a camp T-shirt, soccer ball, gift Matthew Noonan and player evaluation. In addition, any child who Sunday, June 22, 7 p.m. signs up online at least 45 days prior to camp will Matthew Noonan serves as the director of music receive a British Soccer replica jersey. and organist for Ascension Lutheran Church. A past You may be able to be in a clinical research study if you suffer Highway 521 Recreation Center, winner of an AGO regional competition and the Ar- 11401 Ardrey Kell Road thur Poister International competition, Noonan has from the pain experienced after having shingles, also known Cost: $76-$179 played concerts in nearly every European country, as post-herpetic neuralgia (PHN). The purpose of this study For registration details, visit www.challengersports. most recently in Great Britain’s Royal Naval Chapel. com. For more information, contact Ben Cook at Noonan’s performance will primarily include selec- is to see if an investigational pain drug works safely to reduce 877-263-7909 or [email protected]. tions from Johann Sebastian Bach, but incorporate PHN pain. pieces from music composers Mozart and Buxtehude Registration for Bike MS 2008 as well. Saturday, Sept. 27, 8 a.m. Ascension Lutheran Church, 1225 E. Morehead St. You may be able to be in this study if you: National Multiple Sclerosis Society’s Bike MS, RSCM Evensong formerly called MS 150 Breakaway to the Beach, is Sunday, June 29, 4 p.m. s Are at least 18 years old a two-day, 150-mile fully supported cycling event In English cathedral tradition, Bruce Neswick, of St. that travels from Charlotte to Greenville, S.C. to Philip’s Cathedral in Atlanta, will direct a choir of s Have had a diagnosis of PHN and associated raise money to fight multiple sclerosis. Registration boys, girls, teens and adults in a service of Choral pain for at least 3 months for the September event is ongoing. Evensong. Cost: $40 registration fee; $200 fundraising dona- The course organist will be Dr. Janette Fishell, tion distinguished professor of music at East Carolina s Are able to stop taking other treatments for For more information, call Shannon Hinson at University and organist/choirmaster of St. Paul’s Epis- PHN while in the study 704-525-5906 or e-mail [email protected], copal Church in Greenville. The choir will first unite or visit http://bikencp.nationalmssociety.org. only one week before the concert to prepare for the The staff at the clinic will go over other requirements with program under the auspices of the Royal School of FREE EVENTS Church Music in America. you. If you choose to take part in the study, you can expect Allegro Foundation hosts free summer classes Myers Park Baptist Church, 1931 Selwyn Ave. for children with disabilities For more information on the summer series, visit 10 study visits. Your time in the study will last about 5 months. Movement education classes, Tuesdays www.charlotteago.org/SummerSeries.htm. There is no cost to you for all study-related office visits, through Aug. 5; hearing impaired movement educa- tion classes, Wednesdays through Aug. 6 Metropolitan Mixer medical exams, and study medicine. The Allegro Foundation, a nonprofit that combines Wednesday, July 2, 7 p.m.-10 p.m. movement instruction with educational and medical Kick off the long July 4th weekend with a bang. Call today about this PHN Study: expertise, hosts its summer 2008 movement educa- Vintage Connect presents an authentic evening of tion classes for children with mental disabilities, style and relaxation in an event that showcases what Down syndrome, orthopedic challenges (wheelchairs happens when Charlotte’s finest fashion, music and The Neurological Institute, PA and walkers), spina bifida, muscular dystrophy, art scenes collide. The smorgasbord of happen- cerebral palsy, visual and hearing impairments and ings feature local fashion designers, musicians, disc Ph: (704) 331-7856 learning disabilities; children at risk; and children jockeys and artists. with cancer. The movement education classes will 116 W. Fifth St. be held at Carolinas Medical Center. The foundation Cost: $7 also will sponsor a class for children with hearing For more information, call 704-208-8304.

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BOYS’ TRACK ATHLETE OF THE YEAR: Spencer Adams, Butler BOYS’ TRACK COACH OF THE YEAR: Larry McNulty, Charlotte Latin

SECOND TEAM 100 meters: John Osborne, Victory Christian, 11.09; 200 meters: John Osborne, Victory Christian, 22.86; 400 meters: Bobby Grier, West Charlotte, 47.80; 800 meters: Alex Wiggan, Vance, 1:58.76; 1,600 meters: Alex Wiggan, Vance, 4:22.35; 3,200 meters: Clay Sankey, Providence Day, 10:06.24; 110-meter hurdles: Robert Blanton, Butler, 14.54; 300-meter hurdles: Shane Williams, Victory Christian, 41.10; High jump: Robert Blanton, Butler, 6-6; Long jump: Justin Duhaney, Victory Christian, 21-2.5; Triple jump: Toddrick McFadden, West Charlotte, 43-7.25; Pole vault: Si Ward, Charlotte Latin,13-0; Shot put: Brian Davis, Providence Day, 47-11; Discus: Bryson Dunmire, North Mecklenburg, 139-04; 4x100-meter relay: Mallard Creek (Matthew Browning, Austin Lewis, Craig Williams, Josh Hunter), 42.15; 4x200-meter relay: Mallard Creek (Matthew Browning, Austin Lewis, Chris Johnson, Josh Hunter), 1:27.32; 4x400-meter relay: Mallard Creek (Emmu Wakai, Craig Williams, Sean Bullock, Chris Johnson), 3:24.00; 4x800-meter relay: Myers Park (John Childress, Thomas Deloache, Andrew Zizzi, Tesfome Mahari), 8:13.18.

INSIDE: – Adams finds tranquility while on the track. page 28

Butler High School senior Spencer Adams is Charlotte Weekly’s 2008 Boys’ Track and Field

Tim Steadman/CW photo Tim Athlete of the Year. Page 26 • Charlotte Weekly • June 20-26, 2008 www.thecharlotteweekly.com Sports Charlotte Weekly’s 2008 girls’ Track and Field Super Team

INSIDE: – Halvorson learns the secret to success on, off field. page 29

Butler High School junior Aslynn Halvorson is Charlotte Weekly’s 2008 Girls’ Track and Field Athlete of the Year. Tim Steadman/CW photo Tim Note: All selections are based on times and distances in state-meet competition. FIRST TEAM Event Name School Time/distance 100 meters Nyosha Bryant West Charlotte 11.83 seconds 200 meters Varonica Johnson Myers Park 24.52 400 meters Nyosha Bryant West Charlotte 55.58 800 meters Becca Deloache Myers Park 2 minutes, 17.90 secondsds 1,600 meters Kenyetta Iyevbele Olympic 5:07.29 3,200 meters Kimberly Spano North Mecklenburg 11:18.25 100-meter hurdles Ashley Bethune Harding University 14.28 300-meter hurdles Jasmine Isley Charlotte Latin 44.36 High jump Cierra Burdick South Mecklenburg 5-5 Long jump Nyosha Bryant West Charlotte 18-4 Triple jump Mimi Morlu Providence Day 5-11.25 Pole vault Carlin Bartlett Charlotte Christian 10-8 Shot put Aslynn Halvorson Butler 42-4 Discus Aslynn Halvorson Butler 139-10 4x100-meter relay Latikia Harris, Ranae Nelson, Ashley Bethune, Cheaslei Weathers Harding University 48.31 4x200-meter relay Katherine Shintay, Mariel Oweida, Varonica Johnson, Becca Deloache Myers Park 1:40.65 4x400-meter relay Becca Deloache, Rachel Myrick, Varonica Johnson, Katherine Shintay Myers Park 3:59.24 4x800-meter relay Allison Hofmann, Emily Zizzi, Alexa Gellman, Becca Deloache Myers Park 9:26.09

GIRLS’ TRACK AND FIELD ATHLETE OF THE YEAR: Aslynn Halvorson, Butler GIRLS’ TRACK AND FIELD COACH OF THE YEAR: Debbie Bethay, Butler

SECOND TEAM 100 meters: Vashti Bandy, Butler, 11.84; 200 meters: Vashti Bandy, Butler, 24.74; 400 meters: T’Shelia Mungo, Independence, 56.13; 800 meters: Kenyetta Iyevbele, 2:21.70; 1,600 meters: Kimberly Spano, North Mecklenburg, 5:07.91; 3,200 meters: Jenna Paley, Providence, 11:45.49; 100-meter hurdles: Jasmine Isley, Charlotte Latin, 14.91; 300-meter hurdles: Mimi Morlu, Providence Day, 46.61; High jump: Erica McLeod, Butler, 5-2; Long jump: JoAnn Blakney, Mallard Creek, 18-0; Triple jump: Joi Emanuel, Harding University, 34-6.5; Pole vault: Ashley Wala, Butler, 10-0; Lauren Seay, Hopewell, 10-0; Shot put: Clair Watkins, Butler, 38-2; Discus: Clair Watkins, Butler, 111-10; 4x100-meter relay: Butler (Ashton Doby, Vashti Bandy, Mary Hannah Fincher, Arielle Ratchford), 48.95; 4x200-meter relay: Vance (Brittany Diggs, NaKristin Greene, Stephanie Howard, Sha Nicks), 1:41.56; 4x400-meter relay: Vance (Stephanie Howard, Stephanie Jenkins, Brittany Diggs, NaKristin Greene), 4:04.46; 4x800-meter relay: Providence (Katelyn Costa, Muriel Epling, Haley Lynch, Morgan McCloy), 9:40.45.

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BOYS’ TRACK AND FIELD ATHLETE OF THE YEAR day, Adams’ mother began preparing “He’s had some tough times,” Linda him for life as a hurdler. Linda Adams said softly. “Spencer internalized a lot of was a former cheerleader and dancer that animosity he felt after (the divorce). at Industrial School for the Arts in It’s been hard for him to deal with. As a Through the Fire Newark, N.J., but she studied legendary kid, you have so many questions. When hurdlers such as Edwin Moses on TV to he felt he wasn’t getting any answers, it Butler hurdler doesn’t chiseled jaw pointed toward the sun. teach her son the basics. was tough for him. He just wants to be let life’s obstacles take And when he’s running well, which Linda’s hard work and attention to a success to prove himself worthy. usually is the case, he isn’t shy about detail has stuck with Adams. “But I’m proud of Spencer. He’s his eyes off prize letting opponents know who’s the best “My mom works harder than anybody taken that and used it as fuel. Some of by C. Jemal Horton man on the track. I’ve ever seen in my life,” he said. “She these young guys today, they use these [email protected] “I can’t lie – I like the attention,” provides for all of us – my sister, my kinds of situations as an excuse to do Thirteen seconds. he said with a sly grin. “I like being niece and my grandmother. I watch her the wrong things. But my son didn’t For most people in this ADD society, that No. 1 guy, the dude everybody do that, and I say, ‘OK, she’s working do that; he’s using this situation as a it’s merely the amount of time it takes wants to beat. It’s fun, really. People this hard to provide for the family, so I positive in his life.” to text a message to BFFs or order a always get on me for wearing my want to work harder than that to provide double latte between shuffles to the shades and the crazy socks. I come for her and my family one day.’” Losing a friend next killer iTunes download. off cocky to a lot of people. But I like Consequently, Adams has major How long does it take a person to For Spencer Adams, though, those it. It’s really fun to see the other guys dreams. He’s putting pressure on know the exact date of the worst day of 13 seconds always have meant precious getting intimidated.” himself to become a success, either as his life? moments of tranquility. But Adams’ road to high school a track star or a pro football player, to For Adams, it’s much less than 13 While running the 110-meter hurdles athletic nirvana has had its share of provide a better life for his family one seconds. for Butler High School – something he bumps. day. “It was Thursday, Oct. 19, 2006,” did as well as anyone in the country this “My family is the most important Adams said, his voice dropping an season – Adams’ complicated world at octave. last seemed to slow down. That was the day his lifelong pal, For 13 seconds, Adams didn’t have to 17-year-old Providence High student think about the divorce that’s brought so Oliver Thomas, died. much heartache to his family in recent “He overdosed on drugs,” Adams years. He didn’t have to worry about said, “and it still hurts me.” dodging persistent college recruiters. Adams and Thomas had been an He didn’t have to think about money unlikely pair. Adams was the well- issues or how to stop feeling guilty coiffed Bulldogs star who trained like a about the death of his best friend in the triathlete; Thomas was the long-haired world. skateboarder and snowboarder who was All that mattered were the track and into punk rock music. the hurdles – the here, the now. “He got a little mixed up with the “It’s definitely my escape,” Adams wrong crowd, and we drifted apart a said while looking over the Butler track little bit,” Adams said. “But we were one Saturday morning. “For those always there for each other. 13 seconds, I’m doing what I love. “One of the last nights I spoke with I’m focused on what I’m doing at the him, he said, ‘Spencer, do you feel like moment. That short amount of time is you don’t want to be my friend just bliss. because I do these things sometimes?’ “It’s not about the distractions and I said, ‘Bruh, we’ve been together since the fans and the accolades or the diapers. You will always be my best girls who might call you. None of that friend – no matter what.’” matters. What matters is getting over Adams was an emotional wreck after the next hurdle.” Thomas died. When he first got the Spencer Adams set a state record by running the 110-meter hurdles in 13.51 seconds this season. It would be easy for those outside Tim Steadman/CW photo news that day at school, he broke down Adams’ inner circle to believe the in the middle of the main office. Later, only hurdles he’s encountered have Family matters aspect of my life,” he said. “I want to he went to Thomas’ house. He sat in been on the track. Consider the litany Adams felt the weight of the world take care of the people who took care his friend’s bedroom and cried for two of accomplishments: He’s been the when his parents, James and Linda, of me. I want to take care of my sister consecutive hours. preeminent hurdler in the city for two separated shortly after he entered and her son. I want to take care of my The crying didn’t stop when Adams years running; during that span, he’s also high school. He had always admired brother and his son. I want to take care finally got to his own house. been one of the most highly recruited his father, whose work ethic had of my mom, my grandma, my aunts, my “I just remember hearing my son football players in the nation; he won allowed him to start his own successful uncles, even my coaches. That’s a lot of lying in there on the floor wailing,” the N.C. 4A championship this season construction company. But Adams said pressure on me, but I want to step up to Linda Adams said. “That was a tough with the best time in the country, 13.51 he’s had little contact with his father the leading role in the family. I want to night.” seconds; and he has added Charlotte since the divorce. be that man everybody looks up to. Although he still doesn’t know how Weekly’s 2008 Boys’ Track and Field The subsequent tough times – both “But I really just want to be able he did it, Adams played in Butler’s Athlete of the Year award to a bursting- emotional and financial – have driven to survive. If I can be happy doing football game the following night. at-the-seams trophy case at home. him to become a provider for the rest something else, I will. But I just can’t Ironically, that game was against Adams also has fed into the notion of the Adams family. Seeing his mother see myself being happy without being Thomas’ school, Providence, but Adams that his world is perfect with the way work two jobs, starting her day at 7 a.m. able to take care of my family.” played magnificently, registering four he exudes supreme confidence – and not returning home until well after Linda Adams has assured her son pass breakups, two sacks and three some might call it arrogance – during 9 p.m., has served as motivation. that she doesn’t expect him to shoulder tackles for loss. competition. He typically sports stylish After his maternal grandmother, such a responsibility. By the same token, “I couldn’t really focus, but it was Oakley sunglasses during track events. Lucille Grier, noticed his graceful stride it touches her to know that divorce probably one of the best games I ever He walks into stadiums with his as he raced after the school bus one hasn’t taken his spirit. (more on page 31)

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GIRLS’ TRACK AND FIELD ATHLETE OF THE YEAR “I broke the school record in my to it and lose track of the fact that first try,” Halvorson said somewhat this is supposed to be fun,” explained sheepishly. Halvorson. “You just have to pull back Since then, she has both put the and relax.” The Awakening shot and thrown the discus with A key person in her development profound success. In her first year, has been Shelton Harrison, now her Learning to relax has made musicians, people often the antithesis she qualified for the AAU National private throws coach. Harrison spotted the difference for Halvorson of a school’s athletic contingent. But Championships. Although she didn’t Halvorson’s uptight performances and by Aaron Garcia rarely would an athlete of her stature place, it was quite an achievement just set to fixing them right away. [email protected] refer to herself as “goofy” and “totally to make the meet. “In addition to my being an absolute uncoordinated.” But the fundamentals of the sport perfectionist, when I was younger, I was After competing in the discus and Halvorson, however, is not like other weren’t the greatest lessons she picked also very shy,” she said. “I was really shot put, Butler High School girls’ track athletes, and that might make all the up that first year; it had nothing to do introverted and I didn’t like expressing and field star Aslynn Halvorson ventured myself. I started working with Shelton, back to the team’s tent to get a little and he said, ‘You know what, girl? We’ve shut-eye. After all, her performances in got to fix you.’” the N.C. 4A state championships had Through a steady barrage of taken place in the morning, but the meet interaction and encouragement, would not end until almost 7 p.m. Halvorson soon blossomed into a young So Halvorson actually was asleep woman perfectly comfortable in her own when she got the good news. skin, someone willing to accept a subpar “My mom (Laurie) woke me up and performance as long she knew where said, ‘Aslynn, you’ve got to get over here she went wrong. She also has developed now!’” recalled Halvorson. “I had been a supreme confidence and measured asleep for an hour and a half. Then I humility that professional athletes heard the announcement: ‘Butler has oftentimes cannot muster. taken the lead,’ and I thought, ‘Whoa! When Halvorson traveled to Puerto What’d I miss?’” Rico to compete in the Caribbean A lot, apparently. Games June 14-15, her father, Terry, saw After Halvorson won her two meet- first-hand the mentality that allowed his opening state championships, her daughter to achieve greatness. Butler teammates steadily added to the “She was with some other athletes, 20 points she had provided. By the end and they were talking (about the mental of the day, the Bulldogs were crowned side of the sport),” recalled Terry. “She state champions. said, ‘You know what? I care about this, Halvorson’s performance earlier and I want to do well, but I don’t want it in the day had been dominating. The to define who I am.’ junior accounted for more individual “There are a lot of other parts to points than any other Charlotte her,” explained Terry. “There’s the whole athlete at the meet, a feat good enough intellectual part, and she’s doing a whole to earn her Charlotte Weekly’s 2008 lot of other things on top of the athletic Girls’ Track and Field Athlete of the part, so I think that becomes part of Year honors. the way that she’s coached: to be very Incredibly, Halvorson’s point total humble. I think a big piece of that is would have been good enough to earn how Shelton has coached her. But when her an 11th-place finish at the meet – it’s on, it’s on.” in the team competition. She scored That was supported by the fact that more points than 36 other schools. Only Halvorson won the discus and placed one individual, meet Most Valuable second in the shot put at the Caribbean Performer Jacinda Evans of Southern Games. She also finished fifth in the Durham, had a better showing. hammer throw, even though it was her Not surprisingly, Halvorson’s first time competing in the event. talent has people around her talking Nowadays, Halvorson uses personal scholarships. There even are whispers of reminders to keep her psyche in check. the 2012 London Olympics. But there’s One such routine makes her easy to spot something different about Halvorson. Aslynn Halvorson won both the discus and the shot put at the N.C. 4A state championships this on the field – she’s the thrower with two season. Tim Steadman/CW photo Yes, she’s on the verge of being a world- different socks. One is red, the other class athlete. And, yes, she proved to be difference in the world. with technique. For Halvorson, her black. Both are tie-dyed and knee-high. nearly unbeatable this season in a sport She remembers when she first lesson was a mental one. Originally, she wore them as a reminder that relies on pure power. started in track and field. Like many “I was taking things way too seriously,” to not take herself too seriously. But now But she dreads being recognized for athletes, Halvorson began competing as said Halvorson. that she has mastered the skill of healthy her athletic achievements alone. Instead, a way to stay in shape for another sport. When she first began the events, self-deprecation as if it were heavy and Halvorson takes pride and a certain level Halvorson’s was basketball, and it was Halvorson regularly threw the discus metal and begging to be thrown, the of solace in her life outside the rigorous her first love. about 90 feet. But since there was no socks have become just one of her game- confines of track and field. Reluctantly, the then-seventh-grader throws coach at her middle school, she day routines. She sings in the choir and plays cycled through events, looking for “coached” herself down to 60 feet at one “You’ve got to learn to laugh at violin in Butler’s symphonic orchestra. something that would fit her. She didn’t point of the season. Internal pressure, yourself,” said Halvorson, who recognizes Deep down, she wishes she had really like to run, and she was admittedly said Halvorson, was holding her back in the outlandish look of her style. time to headline the school’s annual downright bad at the high jump. a big way. Someone needs to laugh, because her spring musical. Her closest friends in Then her coach put a shot in her “It’s just in my nature that when I get opponents aren’t about to. q school are French club members and hand. into something, I get totally committed www.thecharlotteweekly.com Charlotte Weekly • June 20-26, 2008 • Page 29 Sports

2008 trophy. in their portion of the Kick for the Cure Sports shorts Visit www.naturevalleygolf.com for doubleheader. more information. The Lady Eagles, who are in second Bobcats to host NBA Draft party Parmenter, Matt Patton, Sean Patton, place behind Atlanta in the Atlantic The Charlotte Bobcats will host a Carly Piper, Thomas Santoli, Eddis Eagles win in Pink Division, visit the Carolina Dynamo and 2008 NBA Draft party on June 26 at Singleton, Mike Smit, Doug Van Wie Veteran forward Dustin Swinehart June 21. Epicenter’s Whiskey River (second and Terra Wilson. scored a pair of goals on June 14 to lead level). The event, which begins at 6 the Charlotte Eagles pro soccer club to Richardson camp postponed p.m., is free and open to the public. Piper Glen hosts qualifying tourney a 2-1 victory over Western Mass on Kick The Jason Richardson summer youth The Draft party will feature live On June 23, several local men and for the Cure Night. camp has been postponed until late coverage with Bobcats broadcasters women golfers will compete at TPC The game, played at Charlotte summer. The Charlotte Bobcats player’s Steve Martin, Dell Curry and Muggsy Piper Glen with hopes of earning a spot Christian’s Restart Field, was part five-day event had been scheduled for Bogues. The Lady Cats, Rhythm Cats in the October “Nature Valley Amateur” of a Charlotte Eagles-Lady Eagles June 16-20 at Trinity Episcopal School. and mascot Rufus Lynx also will be in championship. doubleheader in support of Komen “It is with regret that I have to attendance. Consisting of 20 qualifying golf for the Cure and the fight against postpone the camp,” Richardson said Fans will have the chance to win tournaments at TPC courses across the breast cancer. The Eagles and Lady in a prepared statement. “I, along with prizes ranging from free tickets to country, the “Nature Valley Amateur” Eagles wore special pink jerseys, which the young campers, looked forward to a 2008-09 Bobcats home game to brings a pro-style atmosphere to will be auctioned this week at www. the event. My commitment to those autographed team memorabilia. Charlotte for the second time in the CharlotteEagles.com. campers and future campers is to offer tournament’s history. Piper Glen’s Charlotte stayed at the top of the an even more exciting and fun-filled, MAC has 23 Olympic swim hopefuls par-72 course was designed by Arnold standings with a 7-1-2 record (23 free day camp and clinic in the very Twenty-three Mecklenburg Aquatic Palmer. points), while Western Mass fell 4-4-3 near future.” Club swimmers left this week to Each qualifying tournament gives (15 points). Registered campers may receive a compete in the U.S. Olympic Trials in golfers with a USGA handicap between The Eagles are on the road for their full refund by calling 989-607-2179. Omaha, Neb. 0 and 24 a chance to compete. Winners next four matches. On June 21, they The Olympic Trials will be held June from three flights – Tour, Eagle and visit the Real Maryland Monarchs. Knights begin homestand 29-July 6. Birdie – are eligible to compete for the On June 24, they travel to Charleston On June 19, the Charlotte Knights The 2008 MAC Olympic hopefuls amateur title on Oct. 25 at the home of for the second round of the Lamar began an eight-game homestand, taking are Jessica Brookman, Ricky Berens, THE PLAYERS Championship, TPC Hunt U.S. Open Cup. Charlotte has a on the Lehigh Valley Iron Pigs and the Bennett Clark, Caleb Courage, Mark Sawgrass in Ponte Vedra Beach, Fla. two-game road trip on June 27-28 for Norfolk Tides. Gangloff, Charlie Hetzel, Heather While at TPC Sawgrass, players are games at Western Mass and Bermuda, For ticket information, contact the Holtom, Cullen Jones, Chris Knaute, treated to a professional experience respectively. Knights’ front office at 704-357-8071 Tim Liebold, Amber Leiker, Kerri with personal caddies, a pairings • Thanks to a goal by Kelly Schmedes, or or visit www.charlotteknights.com. q McAfee, Mac Montgomery, Paul dinner and a chance to take home the the Lady Eagles defeated Richmond 1-0

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Through the fire happy with where I’m going.” he loves was there with him that day – Linda’s voice trembled slightly as (continued from page 28) Does Adams feel he’ll have to choose every person. she recalled the ensuing conversation one sport over the other at some point? “A few days before graduation, she had with Oliver Thomas’ mother, played in my life,” he said. “I was “Yeah, I do – probably within the next Spencer got a tattoo,” Linda Adams Elaine. everywhere. I definitely felt like Oliver three years,” he said. “It’s hard to talk said. “He had been bugging me for a “I said, ‘Elaine, I just want you to be was looking down on me, saying, ‘I’m about. It’s just hard for me to imagine long time to get one, but I wouldn’t let prepared for that tattoo,’” Linda said. always going to be here for you.’” having one without the other in my life. him. This time, though, I said, ‘You’re “I didn’t know how she was going to Adams said his life was permanently But again, I just want to be successful. 18. You can get one.’ handle it. changed by Thomas’ death. I want to do whatever I need to do to “It turns out he got a cross on his “When she saw it, she did cry. Then “After that, I never took anything help the people I love.” forearm with the words ‘In Memory of she came up to me and said, ‘Oliver’s for granted,” he said. “His death Last weekend, Adams took another Oliver’ tattooed on it. He said he did it going to graduation – and he’s going was accidental, but I still take a lot step toward that goal when he graduated so Oliver would be at graduation with to see a whole lot of places with of the blame. I feel like I could have from Butler. He made sure every person him.” Spencer.’” q influenced him more not to do those things. I could have said something, and he would have stopped. That’s why today, I tell my friends who do that kind of thing, ‘Man, you really should stop doing that. All jokes aside, even if it’s for fun.’”

The next stage In August, Adams will matriculate at Clemson University, where he has earned a full football scholarship but also will run track. The decision to attend Clemson rather than the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill was another emotional roller coaster for Adams. For months, Adams had labored over the choice, but he decided to make his formal announcement before a national (ESPN) television audience while in Florida competing in an all-star football game. His roommate that weekend? Former Charlotte Latin star quarterback Braden Hanson, who already had committed to UNC. “All night I was hearing, ‘Carolina is a great fit!” Adams recalled with a laugh. “It was a rough 24 hours. I went back and forth a lot.” Ten minutes before he was to make his announcement, Adams thought his decision was made: He would play for the Tar Heels, he told ESPN producers, so they could flash the news on the screen the moment Adams announced. Then he phoned his 23-year-old sister, Ashley, who said, “I see you more in (Clemson) orange and purple.” “I couldn’t get in touch with my mom,” Adams recalled. “I said, ‘All right, I should say Clemson. I really look up to my sister.’ “I had to tell the ESPN dudes that I had changed. They had already typed the little pop-up screen that it would be North Carolina – because I told them that’s where I was going. They had to change it (in) the last five minutes as I was going on stage to make my announcement. It was crazy!” Adams sighed. “But I feel like I made the right decision,” he said. “Clemson has established two-sport athletes, and that’s important to me. I’m definitely www.thecharlotteweekly.com Charlotte Weekly • June 20-26, 2008 • Page 31 Page 32 • Charlotte Weekly • June 20-26, 2008 www.thecharlotteweekly.com A guide to events, organizations and people in the arts community

“It’s good in some Blast from the past aspects because young performers CPCC breathes life into choreographer Eddie Mabry, who also is will copy the style of golden oldies Northwest School of the Arts’ artist-in- the original,” Mabry by Jonathan Reed residence. said. “This gives them [email protected] Joey McNeely’s Tony-nominated a chance for a fresh choreography for the Broadway run has take, to include their If television shows such as “Happy been tweaked to suit Mabry’s style, he own style and flair.” Days” idealize post-World War II said, but some timeless moves remain. The summer stock America, then the crooning ballads “The men do a lot of The Temptations- dance corps also of Detroit’s studio geniuses and the style things, and I wanted to stay with educates some of rebellious tones of early rock ‘n’ roll just that,” Mabry said. Mabry’s high school as potently symbolize another bygone Mabry said the show’s 40 songs, charges. “Their work era. Half a century after their heyday, performed by a live band, are inter­ ethic is a bit stronger. these songs still inspire listeners and spersed with comedy routines and … They always know

enjoy frequent radio airtime, albeit on spotlight performances, taking a their material, the Covington Photo courtesy of Tom niche stations. vivacious look at the era of bobby socks dance steps, the Left to right: Margaret Lynn, Dionne Eleby and L-Jae Levine Those songs are the heart of “Smokey and doo-wop. songs and their lines Joe’s Cafe,” the 40-song revue that The nine-member cast features in the script,” Mabry said. actors, their tour of duty will continue in enjoyed a 1995-2000 Broadway run and five college students who committed “I enjoy having some of the high various roles in the rest of the Summer since has proven a hit on smaller stages to CPCC’s summer drama schedule school kids in for the summer to work Theatre schedule. q worldwide. The hit parade plays Central after competitive auditions at the with these college kids so they see how Piedmont Community College’s Halton Southeastern Theater Conference in serious they are about it,” the 16-year Want to go? Theater June 20-28, chock-full of early February. Mabry joked that many of vet of CPCC summer theater continued. CPCC Summer Theatre presents Top 40 radio hits penned by musical them may be too young to remember the “A lot of times you can see a change in “Smokey Joe’s Cafe” June 20-28 at partners Mike Stoller and Jerry Leiber. names Leiber and Stoller, but the songs those (high school) students when they Halton Theater on CPCC’s Central To help translate “Smokey Joe’s” for are definitely familiar. That disconnect come back the next year.” Campus. For tickets, $15-$21, and the Halton stage, artistic director Tom from the source material actually serves While “Smokey Joe’s” shines the showtimes, call 704-330-6534 or visit Hollis tapped local dance instructor and the performers well, he added. spotlight on these singing, dancing www.arts.cpcc.edu. Come, Experience Art Mint Museum of Art 2730 Randolph Road Mint Museum of Craft + Design 220 N. Tryon Street 704-337-2000 mintmuseum.org Flutter (detail) EVA HILD www.thecharlotteweekly.com Charlotte Weekly • June 20-26, 2008 • Page 33 Arts & Entertainment Shain Gallery heads south

Myers Park gallery opens said Shain-Bryson. “Our extensive collection exhibit in Ballantyne Resort offers something for almost everyone, while complementing the décor of the resort and adding by Sean O’Connell [email protected] a layer of culture and entertainment.” Chas Fagan, Kim Schuesseler, Jane Schmidt, Ballantyne Resort’s list of amenities has Henry Barnes, Christy Kinard, Connie Winters, increased by one. Jim Chapman, Amy Dobbs, Raphael Vincentes The luxury facility, located at the intersection and Stefanie Lieberman are some of the artists of Johnston Road and Ballantyne Commons included in the exhibit. Parkway, recently opened an art exhibit created The artwork on display on the mezzanine level by Gabrielle Shain-Bryson, owner of the Shain is available for purchase, as well. For information

Gallery. and pricing inquiries, call 704-248-4055. q Bobby Cochran/CW photo “We are excited about showcasing a variety Artwork from Jane Schmidt, right, makes up a portion of the new exhibit of artists to the guests at Ballantyne Resort,” currently on display at the Ballantyne Resort. Robot reboots Save the date! Comedy troupe Johnson already adapted its small- Amid vacation plans and summer camps, June 30, through Ticketmaster or by calling stage antics for the larger Duke the last thing on Charlotteans’ minds would 704-552-6500. The higher-end tickets in­ upgrades stage, Energy stage. Now, the actors be thinking ahead to fall concerts. A few clude a Wiggles-themed gift package. material for fresh run are back at the drawing board notable events have popped up on the The Neighborhood Theatre will host by Jonathan Reed developing their act for another Charlotte Weekly radar, however, and below Southern rockers The Black Crowes for a [email protected] venue upgrade. are some tickets worth grabbing before it’s two-night stand Nov. 6-7. Tickets, starting “We have to make a bigger show too late. at $55, go on sale Saturday, June 21. Also “Bigger, badder and more brassy” for a bigger space,” Pollack said. Tickets already are on sale for “Avenue mark your calendars for a pair of September are the words local comedian “There’s a lot of stagecraft elements Q,” the closing production of the Blumenthal shows at the theater: the Indigo Girls hit David Pollack uses to describe the to consider. We’re used to working Performing Arts Center’s Broadway Lights NoDa Sept. 14 (sales start July 1) and upcoming Robot Johnson run at intimately with the crowd in smaller series, playing at Belk Theater July 22-27. Pinback, one of indie rock’s finer purveyors the Blumenthal Performing Arts spaces, so it’s been an adjustment.” Hailed as a hilarious send-up of an iconic of so-called “math rock,” arrive Sept. 25 Center’s McGlohon Theatre. Pollack said the crew is excited PBS children’s show (media are discouraged (sales start July 11). The Queen City sketch comedy for the limited-run status as it from making the parallel, but it’s not too Horror fans will rejoice when legendary troupe ended a run at the Duke prepares for a five-show run June hard to figure out), the show is tailored to filmmaker George Romero comes to town Energy Theatre in late May and it 20, 21 and 27. Expect more songs, audiences over age 13. For showtimes and Sept. 19-21 for “American Zombie: George didn’t take long for Blumenthal to new sketches and the signature, tickets, starting at $20, call 704-372-1000 A. Romero’s Film Revolution.” Featuring ask Robot Johnson for an encore. potty-mouthed Talking Baby. or visit www.blumenthalcenter.org. six movie screenings, a special meeting with “We did the Duke Energy shows Robot Johnson will share its Adults aren’t the only ones who need a Romero and a zombie-themed party, the with an understanding that we’d be opening night with Slam! Charlotte, concert to beat the summer heat. Fortunately, weekend pays homage to one of the genre’s kept on in some capacity, but this is the Queen City’s champion-caliber The Wiggles (The Beatles for the preschool greatest. For more on event locations and an incredible development,” Pollack poetry team. Tickets, $8, are set) will bring their most recent tour, “Pop tickets, visit www.zombiestakecharlotte. q noted. available by calling 704-372-1000 Go The Wiggles,” to Cricket Arena for After honing its act at the or visiting www.blumenthalcenter. two shows on Sunday, Aug. 24. Tickets, – Jonathan Reed Graduate in Plaza Midwood, Robot org. q $18-$38, go on sale at 10 a.m. Monday,

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Master P, Lil’ Romeo attend life. I was able to change my life because Monroe Middle graduation I wasn’t afraid to further my education. Go out and find yourselves. Find your by Sean O’Connell dreams. This is such a great school to [email protected] be at.” As promised, rap icon Percy Miller – Lil’ Romeo, who said he plans to major aka Master P – was the keynote speaker in film and business at the University at Monroe Middle School’s eighth-grade of Southern California, also offered promotion ceremony on June 6. encouraging words before performing a Miller told kids during a surprise visit few songs. last September that he’d return to the “I’m the oldest of three brothers and school if students did well academically. three sisters, so anytime I can give back He also promised to bring his son Lil’ to kids, I’m feeling good about that,” he Romeo, who would perform. said after his performance. Staying true to his word, Miller Their appearance had a significant stopped production on a movie he’s impact on the graduates. “I was so happy, currently filming in California so he I was shaking,” said Samyra Blakeney, could attend the graduation. daughter of Vadia and Robert Smith of “You’re the future of our country,” Monroe. “It was very nice of them to Miller told the crowd, according to come here from California. They didn’t school officials. “You’re the leaders of have to do that. It shows me that other tomorrow. Don’t be afraid to change. people care and think we’re important, You can be whatever you decide to be. even if we don’t think they do.” “Keep that vision. Keep that deter­ Monroe Middle principal Montrio mination. It’s OK to say no to drugs. You Belton added in a statement, “Beyond don’t have to be in gangs. Get education the concert, I hope people see that Percy under your belt, you can do anything. Miller is a man of integrity, a man of his You can follow your dreams. word. And I hope that’s the message in “I’m very proud of you,” Miller this; as our students grow up, they will continued. “You’ve taken the first step. become people of integrity, people of Education is so important. I came from their word.” q the streets, but I was able to change my Mike Slade/CW photo

Making good on his father’s promise to bring Lil’ Romeo to Monroe Middle School to perform, the young entertainer wows the eighth-graders.

Arts Beat A snapshot of arts-related news items O’Rourke claims Youth award Rob Hopper, executive director of the Last week, Charlotte Weekly reported NYTA. The East region winners will that Amanda Berkowitz won a National be formally presented their awards at a Youth Theatre Award for playing Helen ceremony in Chicago. Keller in Central Piedmont Community College’s production of “The Miracle ‘Gospel Dream’ may come true Worker.” As it turns out, Charlottean John McKoy, Jr. of Monroe will Sarah O’Rourke of Children’s Theatre compete in the semifinals of “Gospel of Charlotte also claimed a trophy in Dream 2008,” a talent-search television the East region of the Outstanding series airing on the Gospel Music Lead Actress 13-and-under category for Channel (Time Warner Cable channel her turn in CTC’s “Wiley and the Hairy 187). The contest will air Sunday, June Man.” 22, at 9 p.m. One of the six semifinalists “There are multiple winners in will be crowned the winner in the series most categories, and those winners are finale on Sunday, June 29. merely listed in alphabetical order,” said

www.thecharlotteweekly.com Charlotte Weekly • June 20-26, 2008 • Page 35 Cool, crunchy, crisp Corner salad bar brightens Elizabeth neighborhood Crisp 7th Street Cafe HHHH1/2 out of 5 by Heidi Billotto [email protected] 1961 E. Seventh St. Phone: 704-333-9515 If you’re passing through Charlotte’s Fax: 704-333-9516 historic Elizabeth neighborhood, the Hours: 11 a.m.-5 p.m. corner of East Seventh Street and Pecan Price range: $6.50-$8.50 Avenue offers a bright spot for lunch. Details: Smoke-free, patio dining, some Crisp 7th Street Cafe boasts an upscale locally grown produce, vegetarian and salad bar and sandwich scene beneath vegan options, made-to-order sandwiches the big, black awning with the green fork and salads, bottled juices, takeout, painted on it. catering. Parking is available behind the building. Evening hours, a dinner menu Go for the green and a wine bar are planned for later this The main feature of Crisp’s dining summer. For more information, visit room is the salad bar, helmed by chef www.crispfoods.com. David McLuckie. Here, patrons instruct McLuckie as he builds their salads, all made to order. All salad dressings – and the Charlotte’s farmers’ market on Kings restaurant’s soups – are made from scratch Drive. and whenever pos­ “The tomato scare of recent weeks hasn’t sible, the chef affected us at all,” he said. “We’re using p u r c h a s e s locally grown, South Carolina tomatoes i n g r e ­d i e n t s … so we know where they came from and from local how they’ve been handled.” farmers’ mark­ For those who don’t want to ets. Right now, decide what to put in their he’s getting salads, the menu offers cucum­ suggested combinations. bers and The Asian is quite tomatoes from nice and features a

Chef David McLuckie grills Crisp’s made- to-order sandwiches on the panini press. Bobby Cochran/CW photos Page 36 • Charlotte Weekly • June 20-26, 2008 www.thecharlotteweekly.com Culinary Corner

light and slightly sweet with textures from soft to crunchy. Paired with a bowl of one of McLuckie’s homemade soups, it’s the perfect summertime combo for me. In addition to chicken and steak, the chef offers other proteins as well. Crab cakes, grilled shrimp and salmon make guest appearances as daily specials, while Chinese shrimp salad, tuna salad and marinated tofu are available regularly.

Between the slices For heartier fare – although the salads are quite filling – turn to Crisp’s Cobb is one of the restaurant’s most Crisp’s sandwiches. Like the salads, popular salads. Other hearty salad options customers can build their own, but for offer crab cakes, salmon, steak, chicken and more. indecisive types, McLuckie offers a few suggestions. mix of spinach and romaine lettuce The Roma and Turkey Gobbler are topped with grilled chicken – prepared by far Crisp’s most popular sandwiches. in McLuckie’s own marinade – sliced The Roma teams thinly sliced prosciutto almonds, Mandarin oranges and Chinese with hard salami, fresh mozzarella, noodles. He suggests topping the salad locally grown tomatoes, roasted red bell with his soy ginger dressing. For meat- peppers and a balsamic reduction, while eaters, the Steakhouse will definitely hit the Turkey Gobbler offers a warm- the spot. Here, coarsely torn romaine weather take on everyone’s favorite leaves are topped with grilled, sliced food-related holiday – Thanksgiving. flat-iron steak, portobello mushrooms, House roasted, sliced turkey is paired locally grown tomatoes, blue cheese with brie, sliced tomatoes, mixed greens crumbles, grilled red onion and Crisp’s and a zesty cranberry relish, piled high homemade balsamic vinaigrette. on your choice of freshly baked white or And while McLuckie says the whole wheat bread. signature Crisp Cobb, built on a bed of Not much of a noontime meat-eater butter leaf lettuce with herb-marinated anymore, I’ve enjoyed Crisp’s veggie grilled chicken, smoked bacon, blue sandwiches time and time again. My cheese, avocado, cucumbers, tomatoes favorite is the Grilled Veggie, with and a Dijon vinaigrette, is perhaps grilled portobello mushrooms, zucchini the restaurant’s most popular mix, my and roasted red bell peppers, drizzled favorite is the F.C.N., or fruits, cheese with a sweet and savory balsamic and nuts. This salad offers a blend of reduction. A close second is a sandwich mixed greens with chunks of apple and made with McLuckie’s marinated tofu, pear, blue cheese, toasted walnuts, a delicious alternative to the meat Craisins and a delicious roasted-lemon choices. The tofu comes thinly sliced vinaigrette. The flavor combination is (more on page 38)

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Crisp 7th Street Cafe of Elizabeth. Many will remember the space as the former home of Schlotzsky’s Mark your calendars for (continued from page 37) Deli and other equally unexciting and full of flavor. I pair it with lettuce, sandwich shops before that. McCarthy Charlotte Restaurant Week tomato, grilled mushrooms and cheese has cleaned up the space – inside and on whole wheat, and then ask to have out – and given it a classy feel. Leather The restaurant phenomenon that’s up with Restaurant Week seating well it grilled for that extra-crispy touch. chairs and granite-topped tables furnish captured the attention – and appetites before the week the promotion begins. All of Crisp’s sandwiches are available the small dining room, decorated – of diners across the United States is We anticipate that the same will happen cold or grilled on a panini press, but the primarily in black and gray with bright coming to Charlotte this summer. here in Charlotte.” latter seems the way to go, even in the green accents. The nicely appointed Restaurant Week Many participating summer heat. patio further conveys the Crisp concept will hold its inaugural restaurants have earned – clean, cool and fresh. “Queen’s Feast” from high ratings in Charlotte The men behind the green McLuckie has been at Crisp since Saturday, July 12, to Weekly’s Culinary Cor­ Crisp is the brainchild of owner Jerry the beginning and is the driving force Friday, July 18. During ner, including ARPA McCarthy. Since opening the restaurant behind the homemade salad dressings, the citywide promotion, Tapas-Wine Bar-Grill, last fall, McCarthy has found Elizabeth marinades, soups and sandwich and more than 40 upscale Carpe Diem, Copper, and its surrounding neighborhoods salad creations. His basic menu reflects restaurants will offer a Customshop, Fiamma, very receptive to the upscale salad bar seasonal changes. In the hot summer prix fixe, three-course Gallery Restaurant, concept. The transplanted New Yorker months, he tries to stay away from dinner for $30 per person GW Fins, Harper’s and his wife moved here for a cleaner, heavier, cream-based soups, and he (excluding tax and tip), Restau­rant, Noble’s fresher, less expensive place to raise a offers vegan and vegetarian options a significant savings on Rest­aurant, Nolen Kit­ family. whenever possible. each meal. chen, The Oceanaire “I really had no intentions of getting The chef is currently is planning “We have 42 fine Seafood Room, Pewter back into the restaurant business here,” a new dinner menu, scheduled to restaurants participating Rose, Providence said McCarthy, who formerly owned an premiere later this summer. The tapas- in this, the first-ever Café, Ratcliffe on the Irish pub in Queens, N.Y. style menu will include pastas, individual Charlotte Restaurant Week,” said Bruce Green, Rooster’s Wood-Fired Kitchen, But as the McCarthys traveled the pizzas, antipasto combinations and Hensley, president of Hensley Fontana Upstream, Zebra and Zen Asian country, they found they enjoyed small, other eclectic bistro fare. Meanwhile, Public Relations, which is spearheading Cuisine. niche-like establishments featuring McCarthy is applying for a beer and the promotion. Have we whetted your appetite? Visit healthy, fresh fare, and they decided wine license. Once approved, Crisp will He suggested interested diners www.CharlotteRestaurantWeek.com the concept would work in the Queen stay open later, offering light dinner make their reservations early. “Other for a list of participating restaurants City. McCarthy searched a long time and limited table service, as well as the major cities with annual Restaurant and detailed menus and to make for the right location and finally found option of ordering from the create-your- Week promotions have found that reservations. it in the small corner shop in the heart own salad bar. q participating restaurants usually book – Heidi Billotto

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USA www.thecharlotteweekly.com Charlotte Weekly • June 20-26, 2008 • Page 39 hollywood happenings Downey saddles up: Robert Downey Jr. is in negotiations to play a gunslinger in the upcoming “Cowboys & Aliens.” Derived from a graphic novel, “Aliens” centers on an Old West battle between the Apache and Western settlers that’s interrupted by a crashing spaceship. The project has been in development at several studios during the last decade, with writers like David Hayter (“X2: X-Men United”) and Jef- frey Boam (“Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade”) trying to successfully crack it. The most recent draft is credited to “Iron Man” and “Children of Men” writers Hawk Ostby and Mark Fergus. Downey will be seen next in the DreamWorks ­comedy “Tropic Thunder,” which opens Aug. 15. (The Hol- lywood Reporter)

Cancer claims Stan Winston: Special-effects guru Stan Winston died in his California home on June 14. He was 62. Winston won visual effects Oscars for James Cameron’s “Aliens” and “Terminator 2: Judgment Day,” as well as Steven Spielberg’s “Jurassic Park.” He also won a makeup Oscar for Tim Burton’s “Batman Returns.” Winston last worked with Anne Hathaway and Steve Carell director Jon Favreau on the summer hit “Iron Man.” (AP)

‘Get Smart’ Get in ‘Gears’: Director Len Wiseman (“Live Free or Die Remaking the satirical ’60s spy sitcom “Get Smart” cramped airplane bathroom, where he attempts to escape Hard”) has been tapped to helm a big-screen adaptation of without Steve Carell in the Maxwell Smart role would have plastic handcuffs using a miniature harpoon tool. The cuffs, “Gears of War,” one of the most popular games on the Xbox been pretty dumb. of course, are the only thing Smart repeatedly misses. His Live service. Set on the planet Sera, the game thrusts players Lucky for them – and, by extension, us – the creative toe, ear, cheek, arm and unmentionables take a razor-sharp into a battle for survival between humans and a race of crea- team behind this rejuvenated “Smart” wisely tapped the beating in a violently humiliating (and hilarious) sequence tures known as the Locust Horde. Chris Morgan, who wrote unassuming funnyman to fill the late Don Adams’ telephone that might rival the chest-waxing scene from Carell’s the upcoming Universal action features “Wanted” and “The disguised as a shoe. Carell’s nimble turn as a calculatedly breakout hit, “The 40-Year-Old Virgin.” Fast and the Furious 4,” has been hired to write the screenplay. incompetent agent of CONTROL ensures this modern spin Blessed with the sexiness of a Bond girl, Hathaway’s (Reuters) on an outdated television property – while rarely intelligent main assignment is to look amazing in leather catsuits and Box Office – is consistently witty. skimpy cocktail dresses (mission accomplished) as she lobs Weekend Total Rating Created by Mel Brooks and Buck Henry, “Get Smart” comedic softballs to her home run-hitting co-star. Dwayne aired from 1965-70 on NBC and CBS. It starred Adams as Johnson (formerly known as The Rock) treads water as 1. THE INCREDIBLE HULK (PG-13) Agent 86, chief operative of a secret U.S. government spy uber-spy Agent 23 – he is to CONTROL what Michael $55.4M $55.4M HH1/2 agency that routinely battled the forces of KAOS. Jordan was to the Chicago Bulls, and though Johnson is 2. KUNG FU PANDA (PG) The television program’s structure contained enough under-used, there’s a reason that reveals itself in time. $33.6M $117.2M HHH broad physical comedy and international espionage to Clever casting extends to the film’s numerous cameos. 3. THE HAPPENING (R) warrant big-screen treatment without overhauling what Bill Murray pops by to play a lonely agent assigned to a $30.5M $30.5M HH people liked about the show in the first place. Detached tree on the National Mall. Kevin Nealon (“Saturday Night 4. YOU DON’T MESS WITH THE ZOHAN (PG-13) H European baddie Siegfried (embodied by detached Live”) plays a hot-headed Department of Homeland $16.3M $68.7M 1/2 Brit Terence Stamp) sums it up best when describing Security executive. And James Caan grins sheepishly as he 5. INDIANA JONES (PG-13) HH Beethoven’s “Ode to Joy” to Carell’s undercover agent. affects a Texas drawl to lampoon our current president. $14.7M $276.5M 1/2 “It’s a bit familiar,” Siegfried muses, “but it ends with a Others share this stage, but “Smart” is Carell’s show. 6. SEX AND THE CITY (R) $9.7M $119.5M HH1/2 bang.” There’s no better way to sum up this hybrid of action The versatile performer deserves the same praise Jim 7. IRON MAN (PG-13) and laughs. Carrey once earned by crisscrossing genres with ease. $5.6M $297.9M HHH KAOS still plots generic evildoings – we’re briefed on The transition from television (“The Office”) to movies 8. THE STRANGERS (R) yellow-cake uranium thefts that suggest a possible nuclear is impressive enough. But Carell has proven himself $8M $45.2M HH explosion on U.S. soil. When CONTROL’s Washington, comfortable in warmhearted ensemble comedies (“Dan 9. PRINCE CASPIAN (PG) D.C., headquarters is blown to smithereens, The Chief in Real Life”), acerbic art-house comedies (“Little Miss $3.1M $131.9M HHH (Alan Arkin) sends his top operative, Agent 99 (Anne Sunshine”) and blockbuster popcorn flicks. 10. WHAT HAPPENS IN VEGAS (PG-13) Hathaway), on a mission to Moscow with new partner Not that he’s immune. The last time Carell infiltrated $1.6M $75.7M HH Maxwell Smart (Carell) in tow. D.C. for a summer comedy, he sported a snow-white beard Totals as of June 15 Director Peter Segal comes and piloted a self-made ark to to “Smart” after back-to-back- CW grade: HHH out of 4 the steps of the Capitol. Too bad Also Playing to-back Adam Sandler comedies. the picture, “Evan Almighty,” HHH He has a completely different MMPAA Rating: PG-13 for some rude humor, sank like a stone to the bottom Baby Mama (PG-13)...... comedic tool in Carell and action violence and language. of a humorless sea. Back in The Fall (R)...... HHH doesn’t hesitate to experiment Cast: Steve Carell, Anne Hathaway Washington and defending our Forgetting Sarah Marshall (R)...... HH1/2 nation’s freedom, Carell delivers with the actor’s go-for-broke Genre: Comedy Horton Hears a Who (G)...... HHH physical approach to a gag. The the laughs two by two. Get on Studio: Warner Bros. Made of Honor (PG-13)...... HH most inspired finds Smart in a board “Get Smart.” q Priceless (PG-13)...... HHH HHH HHHH - Instant Classic Tune in to WBTV News 3 every Friday morning Son of Rambow (PG-13)...... 1/2 Speed Racer (PG)...... H HHH - Worth Your $8 during the 6 o’clock hour for Sean’s weekly Then She Found Me (R)...... 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between David and Millie. At least Liman with Mungiu and cinematographer Oleg avoids easy green-screen technology to Mutu, a trailer, and a feature on Romanian actually film his globetrotting scenes in cinema titled “1 Month with 4 Months, 3 world cities such as Tokyo, Paris, Rome and Weeks and 2 Days.” New York. It lends a sliver of credibility to the HHH out of 4 / MPAA rating: Not rated production and tallies frequent flier miles for the director and his crew. Liman’s process is ‘City Slickers: Collector’s Edition’ detailed extensively in an “Uncensored” clip Advertising executive Mitch (Billy on the new “Jumper” DVD. Also look for Crystal) fears he has peaked at age 39. His by Sean O’Connell home, David uses his talent to have lunch a commentary track, an animated graphic Our “Rewind” column reviews home atop the Great Sphinx, surf tubular waves off boss (Jeffrey Tambor) has lost faith in Mitch’s novel, a “Travel Diary,” deleted scenes and instincts. His son (a young Jake Gyllenhaal) video titles available for rental or purchase the coast of Fiji, flirt with chicks in a London more. that hit the shelves in the past few weeks. pub and take his high school sweetheart, views him as a disappointment. And his HH out of 4 / MPAA rating: PG-13 Millie (Rachel Bilson), around Rome’s top wife (Patricia Wettig) tells him he needs a break. So Mitch moves his midlife crisis to ‘Jumper’ tourist traps. It’s during that Italian jaunt ‘4 Months, 3 Weeks and 2 Days’ the open range, where he and best friends Right around the time David Rice (Max that David encounters Griffin (Jamie Bell), Your closest friend wouldn’t do a quarter Phil (Daniel Stern) and Ed (the late Bruno Thieriot) hit puberty, he discovered he could a fellow teleporter who informs our hero of of the things Otilia (Anamaria Marinca) Kirby) drive cattle across New Mexico. teleport. His power initially helps him escape his new function in an age-old battle. The does for her pregnant college roommate, “Slickers” tailors itself to Crystal’s nebbish an abusive father (Michael Rooker). In time, jumpers are hunted by paladins, who appear Gabita (Laura Vasiliu), in Cristian Mungiu’s personality. The easygoing and amusing the teenage bouncer concocts schemes to to be led by Roland (Samuel L. Jackson), an distressing Romanian drama “4 Months, 3 comedy proved Crystal, who was coming off rob banks, funding a lucrative lifestyle that ambiguous agent working for an unknown Weeks and 2 Days.” The title refers to the “When Harry Met Sally,” would flourish on draws attention from unfavorable forces. task force. age of Gabita’s unborn fetus. Headstrong the big screen. It helps that screenwriters “Star Wars” actor Hayden Christensen A jumper’s natural ability might be Otilia calls in favors, borrows cash and Lowell Ganz and Babaloo Mandel pepper steps into the David Rice role as Doug necessary to leapfrog plot holes in the misdirects strangers with half-truths so she their observational humor with memorable Liman’s “Jumper” progresses, and delivers “Jumper” script. Instead of delving into the can secure Gabita’s appointment with black- one-liners (“If hate were people, I’d be China,” a performance that’s as bland and flavorless clashing histories of jumpers and paladins, market abortionist Mr. Bebe (Vlad Ivanov). Stern yells at his callous wife). And Jack as his moniker suggests. Years after leaving “Jumper” develops the inane romance “4 Months” resembles other Romanian Palance, then 70, scored an Oscar for playing films I’ve sampled in its pacing (extremely steely trail boss Curly – then proceeded to do ‘The Love Guru’ slow), tone (bleak) and emotional impact one-handed push-ups at the podium. (devastating). There are sexual acts, but The “Collector’s Edition” DVD packs an Film critics across the country are losing an absence of passion. There’s humor, audio commentary, four featurettes on the their jobs as newspapers and magazines but nothing is funny. Mungiu’s gruesome film’s production, and deleted scenes. The tighten their belts. But a movie like “The subject matter makes for an uncomfortable only thing missing is a legitimate reason Love Guru” reminds us why these hardened sit, particularly during scenes leading up to Crystal, Palance and other cast members scribes need to be reinstated, post haste. Gabita’s meeting with Bebe. But the second agreed to “City Slickers 2: The Legend of My colleagues and I are paid to see half rewards your patience and tolerance for Curly’s Gold.” drivel like this so that you don’t have to. The emotional pain. The DVD includes interviews HHH out of 4 / MPAA rating: PG-13 idea that someone might spend money on Mike Myers’ gratuitous ego stroke without the proper advance warning provided by a COMPLIMENTARY PASSES review sends the type of shivers M. Night Shyamalan can only dream about. Receive one (1) ADMIT TWO pass “The Love Guru” is so dreadful, it makes to the advance screening of me want to go back and take stars off my “Austin Powers” grades. Myers’ latest character is Guru Pitka, an American-born orphan raised in India whose goal in life is Monday, June 30 at 7:30 p.m. to surpass Deepak Chopra as the world’s at Stonecrest top self-help specialist. Pitka’s rivalry with Chopra runs deep. As boys, they trained To be eligible for the passes, send a self- addressed stamped envelope to: together under Guru Tugginmypudha (Ben Kingsley, slumming it), and if that name Charlotte Weekly doesn’t have you howling with laughter, then Attn: Hancock Giveaway “Guru” isn’t your bag. 1421-C Orchard Lake Drive The plot (yes, there is one) finds Pitka Charlotte, NC 28270 mentoring lovesick hockey star Darren Roanoke (Romany Malco), whose wife Unfortunately, due to the expected response, Charlotte Weekly cannot (Meagan Good) has left him for the well- guarantee that all entries will receive a endowed Jacques “Le Coq” Grande (Justin movie pass, as quantities are limited. 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Following a bar fight, Pitka pulls a Now, he imagines char­acters­­ who must check phone calls please. their “panties” for Seating is not guaranteed. pool stick from his PG-13 for for some intense sequences backside (gross), CW grade: H out of 4 “mon­­­key mustard.” of sci-fi action and violence and language then pauses long Why? Is this enough to sniff the MPAA Rating: PG-13 for crude and sexual content film screening in removed item (vile). throughout, language, some comic violence and there? q Yet nothing truly drug references. prepares­ you for Cast: Mike Myers, Jessica Alba the film’s pinnacle Genre: Comedy In theaters july 2nd! Studio: Paramount of vulgarity – two www.sonypictures.com www.thecharlotteweekly.com Charlotte Weekly • June 20-26, 2008 • Page 41 Movie Listings Times are subject to change. Movie Listings Please call the theater for up-to-the-minute information.

Northlake 14 PM, 4:15 PM, 5:00 PM, 7:00 PM, 7:35 PM, 9:40 PM, 10:25 PM .ORTHLAKE-ALL$R KUNG FU PANDA (PG)   !-# Fri to Sun 10:10 AM, 12:35 PM, 3:00 PM, 5:25 PM, 7:50 PM, 10:10 PM GET SMART (PG13) YOU DON’T MESS WITH THE ZOHAN (PG13) Concord Mills 24 Fri & Sat 10:00 AM, 10:45 AM, 11:25 AM, 12:40 PM, 1:30 PM, 2:10 Fri & Sat 11:20 AM, 1:55 PM, 4:35 PM, 7:15 PM, 9:55 PM; Sun Carolina Pavilion 22 #ONCORD-ILLS-ALLs  !-# PM, 3:20 PM, 4:10 PM, 4:55 PM, 5:55 PM, 6:50 PM, 7:40 PM, 8:40 1:55 PM, 4:35 PM, 7:15 PM, 9:55 PM 3OUTH"LVD/FF) EXIT! PM, 9:30 PM, 10:30 PM; Sun 10:00 AM, 10:45 AM, 1:30 PM, 2:10 SEX AND THE CITY (R)   !-# GET SMART (PG13) PM, 3:20 PM, 4:10 PM, 4:55 PM, 5:55 PM, 6:50 PM, 7:40 PM, 8:40 Fri & Sat 10:05 AM, 1:00 PM, 4:20 PM, 7:25 PM, 10:35 PM; Sun Fri & Sat 9:55 AM, 10:35 AM, 11:20 AM, 12:00 PM, 12:40 PM, 9:30 PM, 10:30 PM GET SMART (PG13) 1:00 PM, 4:20 PM, 7:25 PM, 10:35 PM THE LOVE GURU (PG13) Fri & Sat 10:45 AM, 11:45 AM, 12:45 PM, 1:40 PM, 2:30 PM, 1:20 PM, 2:00 PM, 2:40 PM, 3:20 PM, 4:10 PM, 4:45 THE STRANGERS (R) Fri to Sun 10:20 AM, 12:45 PM, 3:10 PM, 5:30 PM, 8:00 PM, 10:15 PM, 3:35 PM, 4:20 PM, 5:20 PM, 6:20 PM, 7:10 PM, 8:00 PM, 5:25 PM, 6:05 PM, 6:50 PM, 7:30 PM, 8:10 PM, 8:50 PM Fri & Sat 11:10 AM, 1:25 PM, 3:40 PM, 5:45 PM, 7:55 PM, 10:20 PM, 9:00 PM, 9:30 PM, 10:10 PM, 10:50 PM, 11:35 PM; PM, 9:35 PM, 10:15 PM, 10:55 PM, 11:35 PM; Sun 9:55 THE HAPPENING (DVS) (R) PM; Sun 1:25 PM, 3:40 PM, 5:45 PM, 7:55 PM, 10:20 PM Sun 10:45 AM, 11:45 AM, 12:45 PM, 1:40 PM, 2:30 PM, INDIANA JONES AND THE KINGDOM OF THE CRYSTAL AM, 10:35 AM, 11:20 AM, 12:00 PM, 12:40 PM, 1:20 PM, Fri & Sat CC/DVS 10:15 AM, 12:50 PM, 3:05 PM, 5:20 PM, 7:45 PM, 3:35 PM, 4:20 PM, 5:20 PM, 6:20 PM, 7:10 PM, 8:00 PM, SKULL (PG13) 2:00 PM, 2:40 PM, 3:20 PM, 4:10 PM, 4:45 PM, 5:25 PM, 10:05 PM; Sun 12:50 PM, 3:05 PM, 5:20 PM, 7:45 PM, 10:05 PM 9:00 PM, 9:30 PM, 10:00 PM, 10:30 PM THE HAPPENING (R) Daily 10:25 AM, 1:10 PM, 4:05 PM, 7:05 PM, 9:45 PM 6:05 PM, 6:50 PM, 7:30 PM, 8:10 PM, 8:45 PM, 9:30 PM, THE LOVE GURU (PG13) Fri & Sat 10:15 AM, 12:50 PM, 3:05 PM, 5:20 PM, 7:45 PM, 10:05 THE CHRONICLES OF NARNIA: PRINCE CASPIAN (PG) Fri & Sat 10:10 AM, 11:25 AM, 12:35 PM, 1:50 PM, 3:00 10:15 PM, 10:45 PM PM; Sun 12:50 PM, 3:05 PM, 5:20 PM, 7:45 PM, 10:05 PM Fri & Sat 11:30 AM, 2:45 PM, 5:50 PM, 9:15 PM; Sun 2:45 PM, PM, 4:00 PM, 5:30 PM, 6:30 PM, 7:40 PM, 8:40 PM, THE LOVE GURU (PG13) THE INCREDIBLE HULK (PG13) 5:50 PM, 9:15 PM 10:00 PM, 11:10 PM; Sun 10:10 AM, 11:25 AM, 12:35 Fri & Sat 9:50 AM, 10:50 AM, 12:05 PM, 1:05 PM, 2:25 Fri & Sat 10:30 AM, 11:15 AM, 1:15 PM, 2:00 PM, 4:15 PM, 5:00 PM, IRON MAN (PG13) PM, 1:50 PM, 3:00 PM, 4:00 PM, 5:30 PM, 6:30 PM, 7:40 PM, 3:25 PM, 4:35 PM, 5:35 PM, 6:50 PM, 7:50 PM, 9:10 7:00 PM, 7:35 PM, 9:40 PM, 10:25 PM; Sun 11:15 AM, 1:15 PM, 2:00 Daily 11:00 AM, 1:50 PM, 4:30 PM, 7:10 PM, 10:00 PM PM, 8:40 PM, 10:00 PM PM, 10:10 PM, 11:25 PM; Sun 9:50 AM, 10:50 AM, 12:05 THE HAPPENING (R) PM, 1:05 PM, 2:25 PM, 3:25 PM, 4:35 PM, 5:35 PM, 6:50 Fri & Sat 10:00 AM, 11:00 AM, 12:15 PM, 1:20 PM, 2:40 PM, 7:50 PM, 9:10 PM, 10:05 PM PM, 3:45 PM, 5:00 PM, 6:00 PM, 7:20 PM, 8:20 PM, THE HAPPENING (R) 10:20 PM, 11:00 PM; Sun 10:00 AM, 11:00 AM, 12:15 Fri & Sat 10:00 AM, 11:00 AM, 12:15 PM, 1:15 PM, 2:30 PM, 1:20 PM, 2:40 PM, 3:45 PM, 5:00 PM, 6:00 PM, 7:20 PM, 3:30 PM, 4:50 PM, 5:50 PM, 7:05 PM, 8:05 PM, 9:25 PM, 8:20 PM, 9:35 PM, 10:30 PM THE INCREDIBLE HULK (PG13) PM, 10:30 PM, 11:40 PM; Sun 10:00 AM, 12:15 PM, 1:15 Fri & Sat 10:20 AM, 11:35 AM, 12:25 PM, 1:10 PM, 2:10 PM, 2:30 PM, 3:30 PM, 4:50 PM, 5:50 PM, 7:05 PM, 8:05 PM, 3:20 PM, 4:10 PM, 5:10 PM, 6:10 PM, 7:00 PM, 7:50 PM, 9:25 PM, 10:30 PM PM, 8:50 PM, 9:40 PM, 10:30 PM, 11:25 PM; Sun 10:20 THE INCREDIBLE HULK (PG13) AM, 11:35 AM, 12:25 PM, 1:10 PM, 2:10 PM, 3:20 PM, Fri & Sat 9:45 AM, 10:30 AM, 11:15 AM, 12:30 PM, 1:15 4:10 PM, 5:10 PM, 6:10 PM, 7:00 PM, 7:50 PM, 8:50 PM, PM, 2:00 PM, 3:15 PM, 4:10 PM, 4:55 PM, 5:55 PM, 6:55 9:40 PM, 10:25 PM PM, 7:45 PM, 8:40 PM, 9:40 PM, 10:35 PM, 11:30 PM; THE PROMOTION (R) Sun 9:45 AM, 10:30 AM, 11:15 AM, 12:30 PM, 1:15 PM, Fri & Sat 11:05 AM, 1:25 PM, 3:40 PM, 5:55 PM, 8:30 PM, 10:40 PM; Sun 11:05 AM, 1:25 PM, 3:40 PM, 5:55 2:00 PM, 3:15 PM, 4:10 PM, 4:55 PM, 5:55 PM, 6:55 PM, PM, 8:05 PM, 10:15 PM 7:45 PM, 8:40 PM, 9:40 PM, 10:35 PM KUNG FU PANDA (PG) KUNG FU PANDA (PG) Fri & Sat 10:30 AM, 11:55 AM, 12:55 PM, 1:30 PM, 2:20 Fri & Sat 9:40 AM, 10:25 AM, 11:10 AM, 12:05 PM, PM, 3:10 PM, 3:55 PM, 4:50 PM, 5:40 PM, 6:40 PM, 7:30 12:50 PM, 1:35 PM, 2:30 PM, 3:20 PM, 4:10 PM, 4:55 PM, 8:10 PM, 9:50 PM, 10:35 PM; Sun 10:30 AM, 11:55 PM, 5:40 PM, 6:30 PM, 7:15 PM, 8:00 PM, 8:55 PM, 9:40 AM, 12:55 PM, 1:30 PM, 2:20 PM, 3:10 PM, 3:55 PM, PM, 10:25 PM, 11:15 PM; Sun 9:40 AM, 10:25 AM, 11:10 4:50 PM, 5:40 PM, 6:40 PM, 7:30 PM, 8:10 PM, 9:40 PM, AM, 12:05 PM, 12:50 PM, 1:35 PM, 2:30 PM, 3:20 PM, 10:20 PM YOU DON’T MESS WITH THE ZOHAN (PG13) 4:10 PM, 4:55 PM, 5:40 PM, 6:30 PM, 7:15 PM, 8:00 PM, Fri & Sat 10:50 AM, 11:50 AM, 2:35 PM, 4:05 PM, 5:25 8:55 PM, 9:40 PM, 10:25 PM PM, 8:05 PM, 9:35 PM, 10:45 PM; Sun 10:50 AM, 11:50 KUNG FU PANDA (DVS) (PG) AM, 2:35 PM, 4:05 PM, 5:25 PM, 8:05 PM, 9:35 PM, Fri to Sun CC/DVS 9:40 AM, 12:05 PM, 2:30 PM, 4:55 10:35 PM PM, 7:15 PM, 9:40 PM YOU DON’T MESS WITH THE ZOHAN (DVS) (PG13) YOU DON’T MESS WITH THE ZOHAN (PG13) Fri & Sat CC/DVS 11:50 AM, 2:35 PM, 5:25 PM, 8:05 Fri & Sat 10:00 AM, 11:00 AM, 12:35 PM, 1:35 PM, 3:10 PM, 10:45 PM; Sun 11:50 AM, 2:35 PM, 5:25 PM, 8:05 PM, 4:15 PM, 5:45 PM, 7:00 PM, 8:20 PM, 9:45 PM, PM, 10:35 PM SEX AND THE CITY (R) 10:55 PM; Sun 11:00 AM, 12:35 PM, 1:35 PM, 3:10 PM, Fri & Sat 10:05 AM, 1:35 PM, 4:40 PM, 7:45 PM, 10:55 4:15 PM, 5:45 PM, 7:00 PM, 8:15 PM, 9:45 PM, 10:45 PM PM; Sun 10:05 AM, 1:35 PM, 4:35 PM, 7:35 PM, 10:35 THE FOOT FIST WAY (R) PM Fri & Sat 10:15 AM, 12:20 PM, 2:30 PM, 4:30 PM, 6:40 THE STRANGERS (R) PM, 8:50 PM, 11:00 PM; Sun 12:20 PM, 2:30 PM, 4:30 Fri & Sat 10:55 AM, 1:00 PM, 6:00 PM, 10:55 PM; Sun PM, 6:40 PM, 8:50 PM 10:55 AM, 1:00 PM, 6:00 PM SEX AND THE CITY (R) INDIANA JONES AND THE KINGDOM OF THE Fri & Sat 10:30 AM, 1:40 PM, 4:40 PM, 7:45 PM, 10:50 CRYSTAL SKULL (PG13) Fri to Sun 10:35 AM, 1:45 PM, 3:15 PM, 4:25 PM, 7:15 PM; Sun 1:40 PM, 4:40 PM, 7:40 PM, 10:40 PM PM, 8:15 PM, 9:55 PM THE STRANGERS (R) THE CHRONICLES OF NARNIA: PRINCE CASPIAN Fri & Sat 10:10 AM, 12:15 PM, 2:25 PM, 4:35 PM, 6:45 (PG) PM, 9:00 PM, 11:10 PM; Sun 12:15 PM, 2:25 PM, 4:35 Fri to Sun 10:00 AM, 1:05 PM, 4:10 PM, 7:15 PM PM, 6:45 PM, 9:00 PM WHAT HAPPENS IN VEGAS (PG13) INDIANA JONES AND THE KINGDOM OF THE Daily 12:30 PM, 5:15 PM, 10:05 PM CRYSTAL SKULL (PG13) IRON MAN (PG13) Fri 9:55 AM, 10:55 AM, 12:40 PM, 1:40 PM, 3:35 PM, Fri to Sun 10:25 AM, 1:15 PM, 4:15 PM, 7:25 PM, 10:15 PM 4:30 PM, 6:25 PM, 7:25 PM, 9:15 PM, 10:10 PM; Sat 9:55 MADE OF HONOR (PG13) AM, 12:40 PM, 1:40 PM, 3:35 PM, 4:30 PM, 6:25 PM, Daily 1:35 PM, 7:05 PM KUNG FU PANDA (PG-13) 7:25 PM, 9:15 PM, 10:10 PM; Sun 9:55 AM, 10:55 AM, Ayrsley Grand 14 BABY MAMA (PG13) Daily 12:45 1:30 2:45 3:30 4:45 5:30 6:50 7:30 9:00 9:35 12:40 PM, 1:40 PM, 3:35 PM, 4:30 PM, 6:25 PM, 7:25 +INGS0ARADE"LVD Fri to Sun 10:15 AM, 2:55 PM, 7:55 PM YOU DON’T MESS WITH THE ZOHAN (PG-13) PM, 9:15 PM, 10:10 PM FORGETTING SARAH MARSHALL (R) GET SMART (PG-13) Daily 1:30 4:50 7:25 9:50 THE CHRONICLES OF NARNIA: PRINCE CASPIAN Daily 10:25 PM Daily 1:20 2:00 4:15 4:45 7:00 7:25 9:25 9:55 SEX IN THE CITY (R) (PG) THE LOVE GURU (PG-13) Daily 12:50 3:50 6:50 9:50 Fri to Sun 9:40 AM, 12:45 PM, 3:55 PM, 7:05 PM, 10:15 Daily 1:05 3:05 5:05 7:05 9:05 INDIANA JONES AND THE KINGDOM OF THE CRYSTAL SKULL PM DASAVATHARAM (NR) (PG-13) WHAT HAPPENS IN VEGAS (PG13) Daily 2:00 5:30 9:00 Daily 1:00 4:00 7:00 9:35 Discovery Place IMAX® Dome Fri to Sun 12:10 PM, 5:00 PM, 9:50 PM THE INCREDIBLE HULK (PG-13) CHRONICLES OF NARNIA PRINCE CASPIAN (PG) .4RYON3TREET IRON MAN (PG13) Daily 1:00 1:45 4:00 4:45 6:55 7:25 9:30 9:55 Daily 1:30 4:30    IRON MAN (PG-13) Fri to Sun 10:35 AM, 1:25 PM, 4:25 PM, 7:20 PM, 10:20 THE HAPPENING (R) DINOSAURS ALIVE! Daily 1:00 3:45 6:45 9:20 PM Daily 1:15 3:15 5:15 7:15 9:15 Fri. 10:00 AM, 11:00 AM, 12:00 PM, 2:00 PM, 4:00 PM; Sat. MERE BAAP PAHLE AAP (NR) MADE OF HONOR (PG13) 10:00 AM, 12:00 PM, 2:00 PM, 4:00 PM; Sun. 2:00 PM, Daily 9:00 4:00 PM Fri to Sun 9:45 AM, 2:35 PM, 7:25 PM SEA MONSTERS Fri. 1:00 PM, 3:00 PM; Sat. 11:00 AM, 1:00 PM, 3:00 PM; Sun. 1:00 PM, 3:00 PM

Page 42 • Charlotte Weekly • June 20-26, 2008 www.thecharlotteweekly.com Movie Listings Times are subject to change. Movie Listings Please call the theater for up-to-the-minute information. (Discounted Showtimes in Parentheses) Starlight Stadium 14* Hwy 29, North 704-503-0070 * SHOWTIMES WERE NOT AVAILABLE PRIOR TO PRESS TIME. PLEASE CONTACT THE THEATER FOR COMPLETE Stonecrest Stadium 22 LISTINGS. Birkdale Stadium 16 7824 Rea Rd. 16950 Birkdale Commons Pkwy. 704-540-7575 704-895-7997 LOVE GURU (PG-13) GET SMART (PG-13) Fri. - Sat. (11:55, 12:25, 2:20, 2:40) 4:55, 5:25, 7:25, 7:55, Fri. - Sat. (10:30, 11:00, 11:30, 1:15, 1:45, 2:15) 4:00, 4:30, 5:00, 9:40, 10:10, 11:55, 12:20; Sun. (11:55, 12:25, 2:20, 2:40) 6:45, 7:15, 7:45, 9:30, 10:00, 10:30; Sun. (11:30, 1:15, 1:45, 4:55, 5:25, 7:25, 7:55, 9:40, 10:10 2:15) 4:00, 4:30, 5:00, 6:45, 7:15, 7:45, 9:30, 10:00, 10:30 GET SMART (PG-13) LOVE GURU (PG-13) Fri. - Sun. (11:30, 2:15) 4:50, 7:35, 9:55 Fri. - Sat. (10:30, 11:00, 11:30, 12:00, 1:15, 1:45, 2:15, THE INCREDIBLE HULK (PG-13) 2:45) 4:00, 4:30, 5:00, 6:45, 7:15, 7:45, 8:15, 9:30, 10:00, Fri. - Sat. (10:25, 11:05, 11:25, 1:00, 1:40, 2:05, 3:55) 4:25, 5:05, 10:30, 11:00, 12:15, 12:45; Sun. (10:30, 11:00, 11:30, 6:40, 7:25, 8:00, 9:25, 10:10, 10:40; Sun. (11:25, 1:00, 1:40, 12:00, 1:15, 1:45, 2:15, 2:45) 4:00, 4:30, 5:00, 6:45, 7:15, 2:05, 3:55) 4:25, 5:05, 6:40, 7:25, 8:00, 9:25, 10:10, 10:40 7:45, 8:15, 9:30, 10:00, 10:30 THE HAPPENING (R) THE HAPPENING (R) Fri. - Sun. (11:40, 12:35, 2:05, 2:55) 4:30, 5:25, 7:00, 7:50, 9:20 Fri. - Sat. (11:35, 12:05, 12:40, 2:00, 2:30) 3:00, 4:20, 10:20 4:50, 5:20, 6:50, 7:20, 7:50, 9:10, 9:45, 10:15, 11:35, KUNG FU PANDA (PG) 12:05, 12:35; Sun. (11:35, 12:05, 12:40, 2:00, 2:30) 3:00,  Fri. (10:35, 12:55, 1:55) 4:40, 6:55, 9:35; Sat. (10:35, 11:35, 4:20, 4:50, 5:20, 6:50, 7:20, 7:50, 9:10, 9:45, 10:15, 11:35  12:55) 4:20, 4:40, 9:35; Sun. (10:35, 12:55, 1:55) 4:20, 4:40, THE INCREDIBLE HULK (PG-13) 9:35 Fri. - Sat. (10:40, 11:10, 11:40, 12:10, 1:20, 1:50, 2:20, OC & DA: KUNG FU PANDA (PG) 2:50) 4:00, 4:35, 5:05, 5:30, 6:40, 7:10, 7:40, 8:10, 9:20,   Fri. (1135) 420; Sat. (1:55) 6:55; Sun. (11:35) 6:55 9:50, 10:20, 11:30, 12:00, 12:30; Sun. (11:10, 11:40, IRON MAN (PG-13) 12:10, 1:20, 1:50, 2:20, 2:50) 4:00, 4:35, 5:05, 5:30, 6:40, Fri. - Sun. (10:45, 1:40) 4:45, 7:35, 10:25 7:10, 7:40, 8:10, 9:20, 9:50, 10:20   SEX AND THE CITY (R) SARKAR RAJ (NR) Fri. - Sun. (12:30) 4:15, 7:20, 10:35 Fri. - Sun. (12:20) 3:55, 6:35, 9:15    YOU DON’T MESS WITH THE ZOHAN (PG-13) Fri. - Sun. (11:50, 2:30) 5:10, 7:55, 10:35 KUNG FU PANDA - DP (PG)   INDIANA JONES: THE KINGDOM OF THE CRYSTAL Fri. - Sat. (12:35, 2:55) 5:15, 7:35, 9:55, 12:10; Sun.  (PG-13) (12:35, 2:55) 5:15, 7:35, 9:55 Fri. - Sun. (10:40, 1:30) 4:15, 7:10, 10:05 KUNG FU PANDA (PG)   CHRONICLES OF NARNIA: PRINCE CASPIAN (PG) Fri. (12:55, 2:25) 3:10, 4:45, 5:35, 7:05, 9:25, 11:45; Sat.    Fri. - Sun. (12:40, 3:50) 7:05, 10:15 (12:00, 12:55) 3:10, 4:45, 5:35, 7:05, 9:25, 11:45; Sun. 
  THE STRANGERS (R) (12:55, 2:25) 3:10, 4:45, 5:35, 7:05 A.O.Scott, Fri. - Sun. 6:55, 9:40 OC & DA: KUNG FU PANDA (PG) NYTIMES.COM Fri. (12:00); Sat. (2:25); Sun. (12:00) 9:25 YOU DON’T MESS WITH THE ZOHAN (PG-13)  Crownpoint Stadium 12  9630 Monroe Rd. Fri. - Sat. (11:45, 2:35) 5:10, 7:50, 10:05, 12:40; Sun.  (11:45, 2:35) 5:10, 7:50, 10:05   704-847-2024 Rafer Guzman, THE STRANGERS (R) NEWSDAY LOVE GURU (PG-13) Fri. - Sat. 8:00, 10:10, 12:20; Sun. 8:00, 10:10 Fri. - Sun. (12:15, 2:25) 4:35, 7:20, 9:30 SEX AND THE CITY (R) GET SMART (PG-13) Fri. - Sun. (11:50) 3:05, 7:10, 10:25 Fri. - Sun. (12:25, 1:20) 3:55, 4:25, 7:10, 7:40, 9:45, 10:15 INDIANA JONES: THE KINGDOM OF THE CRYSTAL THE HAPPENING (R) (PG-13) Fri. - Sun. (12:00, 2:20) 4:40, 7:00, 9:20 THE INCREDIBLE HULK (PG-13) Fri. - Sun. (1:05) 4:15, 5:25, 7:30, 10:35 Fri. - Sun. (12:30, 1:15) 4:15, 4:45, 7:05, 7:35, 9:40, 10:10 CHRONICLES OF NARNIA: PRINCE CASPIAN (PG) YOU DON’T MESS WITH THE ZOHAN (PG-13) Fri. - Sun. (1:00) 6:55 Fri. - Sun. (1:10) 4:20, 7:25, 10:00 WHAT HAPPENS IN VEGAS (PG-13) KUNG FU PANDA (PG) Fri. - Sat. (10:35) 4:10, 10:00, 12:25; Sun. (10:35) 4:10, Fri. - Sun. (12:05, 2:30) 4:50, 7:15, 9:25 10:00 THE STRANGERS (R) IRON MAN (PG-13) COLUMBIA PICTURES PRESENTS IN ASSOCIATION WITH RELATIVITY MEDIA A HAPPY MADISON PRODUCTION A FILM BY DENNIS DUGAN "YOU DON'T MESS WITH THE ZOHAN" JOHN TURTURRO Fri. - Sun. 7:30, 10:05 MUSIC SUPERVISION MUSIC Fri. - Sun. (12:45) 4:05, 7:00, 9:50 EMMANUELLE CHRIQUI NICK SWARDSON LAINIE KAZAN AND ROB SCHNEIDER BY MICHAEL DILBECK BROOKS ARTHUR BY RUPERT GREGSON-WILLIAMS SEX AND THE CITY (R) EXECUTIVE WRITTEN PRODUCED DIRECTED PRODUCERSBARRY BERNARDI ROBERT SMIGEL BYADAM SANDLER & ROBERT SMIGEL & JUDD APATOW BYADAM SANDLER JACK GIARRAPUTO BY DENNIS DUGAN Fri. - Sun. (12:10) 3:35, 6:45, 9:55 Manor Twin INDIANA JONES: THE KINGDOM OF THE CRYSTAL 609 Providence Rd. (PG-13) 704-334-2727 Fri. - Sun. (1:00) 4:05, 6:50, 9:35 THEN SHE FOUND ME (R) CHRONICLES OF NARNIA: PRINCE CASPIAN (PG) Fri. - Sun. (2:00) 4:10, 7:00, 9:10 NOW PLAYING Fri. - Sun. (12:20) 4:10 THE VISITOR (PG-13) CHECK LOCAL LISTINGS FOR THEATERS AND SHOWTIMES IRON MAN (PG-13) Fri. - Sun. (2:10) 4:20, 7:10, 9:20 Fri. - Sun. (1:05) 4:00, 6:55, 9:50

SEX AND THE CITY (R) Fri. - Sun. (1:10, 4:15) 7:20, 10:25 Fri. - Sun. (12:10, 3:20) 6:30, 9:45 INDIANA JONES: THE KINGDOM OF THE CRYSTAL (PG-13) INDIANA JONES: THE KINGDOM OF THE CRYSTAL Fri. - Sun. (1:15, 4:00) 7:00, 9:45 (PG-13) CHRONICLES OF NARNIA: PRINCE CASPIAN (PG) Fri. - Sun. (12:20, 3:50) 7:00, 10:10 Fri. - Sun. (11:50, 3:10) 6:30, 9:35 Ballantyne Village Phillips Place IRON MAN (PG-13) 0HILLIPS0LACE#Ts   Arboretum Stadium 12 Ballantyne Commons Pkwy. & Johnston Rd. 0ROVIDENCE2Ds   Fri. - Sun. (1:05, 4:20) 7:25, 10:15 704-369-5100 GET SMART (PG-13) Park Terrace 6 LOVE GURU (PG-13) PRICELESS (PG-13) Fri. - Sun. (11:00, 11:30, 1:45, 2:15, 4:30, 5:00) 7:15, 7:45, 0ARK2Ds   Fri. - Sun. (12:45, 3:00, 5:20) 7:35, 9:50 Fri to Sun 1:00 PM, 3:00 PM, 5:10 PM, 7:20 PM, 9:30 PM 10:00, 10:30 GET SMART (PG-13) LOVE GURU (PG-13) THE STRANGERS (R) THEN SHE FOUND ME (R) Fri. - Sun. (11:00, 11:30, 1:45, 2:15, 4:30, 5:00) 7:15, 7:45, Fri. - Sun. (12:40, 3:10, 5:20) 7:30, 9:55 Fri. - Sun. (11:10, 1:30, 4:10) 7:30, 9:50 10:00, 10:30 Fri to Sun 1:20 PM, 3:30 PM, 5:40 PM, 8:00 PM, 10:10 PM THE INCREDIBLE HULK (PG-13) CHRONICLES OF NARNIA: PRINCE CASPIAN (PG) THE HAPPENING (R) Fri. - Sun. (12:20, 3:30) 6:45, 9:50 YOUNG AT HEART (PG) Fri. - Sun. (11:45, 12:30, 2:30, 4:00, 5:10) 6:50, 7:50, 9:40, Fri. - Sun. (12:00, 2:30, 4:55) 7:10, 9:25 WHAT HAPPENS IN VEGAS (PG-13) Fri to Sun 12:40 PM, 2:50 PM, 5:00 PM, 7:30 PM, 9:40 PM 10:25 THE INCREDIBLE HULK (PG-13) Fri. - Sun. (12:30, 3:00, 5:25) 7:50, 10:15 MISTER LONELY (NR) THE HAPPENING (R) Fri. - Sun. (11:10, 1:00, 2:00, 3:45, 4:45) 6:50, 7:30, 9:30, IRON MAN (PG-13) Fri to Sun 12:50 PM, 3:10 PM, 5:30 PM, 7:50 PM, 10:00 PM Fri. - Sun. (12:00, 2:40, 5:20) 8:00, 10:20 10:05 Fri. - Sun. (1:00, 4:10) 7:20, 10:10 THE FALL (NR) YOU DON’T MESS WITH THE ZOHAN (PG-13) YOU DON’T MESS WITH THE ZOHAN (PG-13) BABY MAMA (PG-13) Fri. - Sun. (12:15, 4:20) 7:10, 10:05 Fri. - Sun. (11:05, 1:50, 4:25) 7:05, 9:40 Fri. - Sun. (12:25, 2:50, 5:15) 7:40, 10:05 Fri to Sun 2:00 PM, 4:40 PM, 7:00 PM KUNG FU PANDA (PG) KUNG FU PANDA (PG) FORGETTING SARAH MARSHALL (R) TOMMY (PG-13) Fri. - Sun. (12:15, 2:40, 5:05) 7:40, 9:55 Fri. - Sun. (11:15, 2:00, 4:45) 7:20, 9:35 Fri. - Sun. (1:20, 4:30) 7:10, 9:45 Fri to Sat 9:20 PM, 11:0 PM; Sun. 9:20 PM SEX AND THE CITY (R)

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